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11/12/2025

Heritage Cooperative today announced plans to invest $11 million in a new, state-of-the-art agronomy facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, designed to enhance service, efficiency, and product availability for area farmers. The project will consolidate two existing Heritage locations in Wyandot County into one modern, high-capacity operation.

The new 27-acre site will feature a 3,500-ton dry fertilizer building, fully automated liquid fertilizer system, two 24/7 loadout bays, seed treater and warehouse, anhydrous ammonia storage, and a five-bay service shop. The upgrades will expand speed, capacity, and precision across fertilizer blending and crop protection delivery, while the new seed treatment system improves product quality and enables the use of newer formulations entering the market. The site will also include an H-Plot research area for agronomy product evaluation and development. The H-Plot will support internal trials and grower/community outreach, showcasing the latest product offerings and production practices.

“This project represents our commitment to local agriculture and to the long-term success of our member-owners,” said Jeremie Pennington, Regional Director at Heritage Cooperative.… Continue reading

Heritage Cooperative today announced plans to invest $11 million in a new, state-of-the-art agronomy facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, designed to enhance service, efficiency, and product availability for area farmers. The project will consolidate two existing Heritage locations in Wyandot County in

11/12/2025

By Brianna Smith

Farmers today have more data at their fingertips than ever before, but less time to make sense of it all. Sometimes that data remains untapped and untouched, never translating into production decisions that could impact yields. Advanced Agrilytics, a precision agronomy technology company based in Indianapolis with a strong presence across Ohio, helps turn that data into decisions that can boost productivity and profits.

Travis Kimmel is the Advanced Agrilytics regional agronomy lead for Ohio and Michigan.

Travis Kimmel, regional agronomy lead for Ohio and Michigan, describes the company as a grower-focused consulting and technology group.

“We are truly focused on agronomy and remaining a third-party independent,” Kimmel said.

In Ohio and southern Michigan, Advanced Agrilytics works on roughly 130,000 acres, managing everything from soil sampling and fertility planning to in-season observations and harvest analysis. Kimmel’s team supports customers throughout the growing season, helping farmers adjust to weather conditions, nutrient needs, and crop stress.… Continue reading

By Brianna Smith Farmers today have more data at their fingertips than ever before, but less time to make sense of it all. Sometimes that data remains untapped and untouched, never translating into production decisions that could impact yields. Advanced Agrilytics, a precision agronomy technology

11/12/2025

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off

The term “variable” is a fitting description of 2025 in several ways. The weather has been highly variable. Planting dates were variable, and not surprisingly, so were the soybean yields.

Laura Lindsey, Ph.D., Ohio State University Extension soybean and small grain specialist, says the reports she has received, as well as the results of their yield trial, have also been variable.

“The reports that I’ve heard from people are extremely variable, even within a county. Our performance trials and our variety testing program show variability across the state as well,” she said.

Lindsey said that some of the biggest surprises were in how good the yields were in areas of the state that received very little rainfall at the end of the summer.

“Surprisingly, up in Henry County in northwest Ohio, our late variety trial averaged close to 76 bushels per acre, which is extremely unexpected given the dry conditions,” Lindsey said.… Continue reading

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off The term "variable" is a fitting description of 2025 in several ways. The weather has been highly variable. Planting dates were variable, and not surprisingly, so were the soybean yields. Laura

11/12/2025

On Monday, Nov. 10, the Senate officially passed a bill that would end the government shutdown. It now heads to the House, where members are expected to vote on Wednesday. The bill passed the Senate on a 60–40 vote, with eight Democrats voting alongside the Republican majority. One Republican voted in opposition. If approved by the House and signed by President Donald Trump, the measure would allow the government to remain funded through Jan. 30, 2026.

The Senate’s funding bill doesn’t just end the government shutdown; it also provides full-year funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the 2026 fiscal year. It extends programs under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill, until at least Sept. 30, 2026. That gives lawmakers on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees more time to complete work on a new farm bill, after several key commodity and tax provisions were passed earlier this summer in the budget reconciliation package.… Continue reading

On Monday, Nov. 10, the Senate officially passed a bill that would end the government shutdown. It now heads to the House, where members are expected to vote on Wednesday. The bill passed the Senate on a 60–40 vote, with eight Democrats voting alongside the Republican majority. One Republican vote...

11/12/2025

By Ryan Martin, Ohio Ag Net Chief Meterologist

November 12, 2025 -- Better sunshine the rest of the week with warmer temps starting to build in over the region. We will see a dry window over most of the state from today through Saturday...

November 12, 2025 -- Better sunshine the rest of the week with warmer temps starting to build in over the region. We will see a dry window over most of the state from today through Saturday...

11/11/2025

The following is an announcement from the Ohio State Fair.

July 19 – Aug. 9, 2026

To best enhance the exhibiting experience for competitors across the state, and to allow as much county fair participation as possible, the 2026 Ohio State Fair livestock competitions will be condensed to 15 days. By removing a week of pre-Fair livestock showing, all species will have the opportunity to exhibit during the 12 days of the Ohio State Fair, increasing their exposure and allowing general fairgoers the opportunity to experience shows across all species.

See an initial dated species schedule below. A more detailed schedule will be released at a later date.

We anticipate session dates will be posted in December 2025, and a dated/timed schedule will be posted in January 2026.

DATEEVENTSSunday, July 19Junior HorseMonday, July 20Junior HorseTuesday, July 21Junior HorseWednesday, July 22Junior HorseThursday, July 23Junior HorseFriday, July 24Junior HorseSunday, July 26Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy CattleMonday, July 27Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, LlamaTuesday, July 28Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Llama, Pygmy Goat, PoultryWednesday, July 29Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Llama, Pygmy Goat, PoultryThursday, July 30Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Llama, Pygmy Goat, PoultryFriday, July 31Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, PoultrySaturday.… Continue reading

The following is an announcement from the Ohio State Fair. July 19 – Aug. 9, 2026 To best enhance the exhibiting experience for competitors across the state, and to allow as much county fair participation as possible, the 2026 Ohio State Fair livestock competitions will be condensed to 15 days

11/11/2025

The following is an announcement from the Ohio State Fair.

The following is an announcement from the Ohio State Fair. July 19 – Aug. 9, 2026 To best enhance the exhibiting experience for competitors across the state, and to allow as much county fair participation as possible, the 2026 Ohio State Fair livestock competitions will be condensed to 15 days

11/11/2025

Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America. That is the mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. On this Veteran’s Day, we learn more about this organization giving our veterans an opportunity to earn a meaningful and sustainable place in the agricultural community from Mike Burgett, President of the Ohio Farmer Veteran Coalition.

11/11/2025

USDA’s Crop Progress reports have been halted during the government shutdown for the sixth week in a row. Ohio Ag Net has yet again sought the opinion of state progress, which is near harvest completion.

Ohio Ag Net audience reports say Clermont and Warren Counties show soybeans and corn 100% complete for one user, with many neighbors finished this week. However, there are still some acres of corn to be finished in the area.

Westward in Miami and Darke Counties, harvest has been done for a couple of weeks, and news tippers say there are very few fields not completed.

As Ohio Ag Net team members traversed Ohio, they reported back that, except for the occasional field of double-crop soybeans and some corn yet to be shelled, harvest is overall complete.

When will reports return? USDA recently announced certain reports will be released in November, despite the government shutdown. Upcoming reports include:

Crop Production – November 14, 2025 (originally scheduled for November 10, 2025)

Cattle on Feed – November 21, 2025 (as previously scheduled)

Milk Production – November 21, 2025 (as previously scheduled)

The World Agricultural Outlook Board will also release the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) in conjunction with the Crop Production report on November 14.… Continue reading

USDA's Crop Progress reports have been halted during the government shutdown for the sixth week in a row. Ohio Ag Net has yet again sought the opinion of state progress, which is near harvest completion. Ohio Ag Net audience reports say Clermont and Warren Counties show soybeans and corn 100% com

11/11/2025

Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America. That is the mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. On this Veteran’s Day, we learn more about this organization giving our veterans an opportunity to earn a meaningful and sustainable place in the agricultural community from Mike Burgett, President of the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Ohio chapter.

… Continue reading

Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America. That is the mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. On this Veteran’s Day, we learn more about this organization giving our veterans an opportunity to earn a meaningful and sustainable place in the agricultural community from Mike Burgett, President of the Far...

11/11/2025

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Ty Higgins catches up with Trevor Kirkpatrick of the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the launch of the new Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans, now open for enrollment, offering more affordable health coverage options for Ohio’s farm families and small businesses.

Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Julia Brown of the Ohio Soybean Council about the inaugural Ohio Soy Immersion Experience, a new program designed to give farmers an inside look at how the soybean checkoff works to grow demand and build value.

Dale Minyo wraps things up with a visit to Wilmington College to learn about the school’s new Agriscience Complex and how the facility will expand hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders with Dr. Chad McKay.… Continue reading

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Ty Higgins catches up with Trevor Kirkpatrick of the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the launch of the new Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans, now open for enrollment, offering more affordable health coverage options for Ohio’s farm families and small businesses. Dust

11/11/2025

The last few weeks have gone really well in our area. Most everyone is either wrapped up or right at the finish line. We’ve seen a lot of corn come off and quite a few double-crop beans run as well. I haven’t heard many yield reports yet on those double-crops, but overall, people seem pretty pleased. We’ve also had some rain, and there’s more in the forecast, so we’re hoping everyone can finish before that turns to snow early next week.

Corn yields across southwest Ohio have been strong. It’s not unusual to hear averages above 200 bushels per acre, and some farms have hit 220 to 250. Soybeans have also performed really well, especially the early-planted fields. I think that’s been the biggest takeaway this year. Don’t be afraid to plant early. Even when conditions look questionable, those early beans have consistently shown great results.… Continue reading

Jade Newton – Preble County The last few weeks have gone really well in our area. Most everyone is either wrapped up or right at the finish line. We’ve seen a lot of corn come off and quite a few double-crop beans run as well. I haven’t heard many yield reports yet on those double-crops, but o...