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09/04/2026

It was quite the crew waiting for the Ohio’s Country Journal Leist Mercantile Coffee Shop Stop in Grelton this morning. Thanks for the hospitality and great conversations Grelton Elevator!

09/04/2026

The 2026 Coffee Shop Stops with Leist Mercantile are back this month with a visit to Grelton Elevator. Ty found out exactly where in the world Grelton is and got an update on how corn and soybeans are coming along in that part of the state.

09/04/2026

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Checkoff.

The Ohio Soybean Hometown Tour showcased the many ways soybean checkoff dollars are working for Ohio farmers. From exploring new opportunities in biodiesel and biofuels, to strengthening international markets in Japan and Vietnam, to demonstrating innovative soy-based firefighting foam, each stop highlighted investments aimed at building demand and creating value for soybean growers. Learn more about the key takeaways from this year’s tour and how checkoff-funded projects continue to benefit Ohio agriculture at the link below!

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Checkoff. The Ohio Soybean Hometown Tour made three stops around Ohio in August. The purpose of the Hometown Tour was to share information about the value that soybean checkoff dollars are returning to Ohio

09/04/2026

By Brianna Smith

Your morning cup of coffee may be more connected to agriculture than you realize. In this column, Brianna explores why coffee prices have climbed in recent years and how weather, global events, and trade disruptions continue to impact coffee production around the world. From drought and flooding in key growing regions to earthquakes and El Niño concerns, coffee farmers face many of the same challenges Ohio farmers do. Read more at the link below!

By Brianna Smith If you’re like me, your day starts with coffee. My go-to is a Caribou K-Cup with a splash of vanilla creamer, but I enjoy experimenting with my Nespresso coffee maker and have been trying new flavors and espressos. If you’re a coffee drinker, you have probably also noticed cof

09/04/2026

By Greg LaBarge, Ohio State - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Farm Science Review is more than a farm show, it’s a chance to find answers to some of agriculture’s biggest questions. Whether you're evaluating new technology, looking for ways to improve profitability, exploring succession planning, or searching for a new enterprise opportunity, Farm Science Review offers hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and practical solutions. From precision ag and autonomous equipment to farm business management and conservation practices, there’s something for every farm and every generation. Learn more about what to expect Sept. 22-24 in London, Ohio, at the link below!

By Greg LaBarge, Ohio State University Farm Science Review brings together expertise from every corner of the agriculture and natural resources sectors for three days of demonstrations, education, and conversations. Whether you're a farmer looking to improve yields or add a new enterprise, a land

09/04/2026

By Allison Kinney, Ohio Ag Net

For Allen County farmer and Ohio NoTill Council President Matt Burkholder, soil health is about more than farming practices. It’s about leaving the land better for the next generation. From his first cover crop in 2009 to seeing improved water infiltration, reduced erosion, better nutrient cycling, and lower fuel costs today, Burkholder has witnessed the long-term benefits of no-till and cover crops firsthand. Read how conservation practices have transformed his farm and why mentorship remains a key part of helping other farmers make the transition at the link below!

By Allison Kinney, Ohio Ag Net When Matt Burkholder talks about soil health, he doesn't start with test results or research data. He talks about his own fields that have firsthand reaped the benefits of using no-till farming practices. Burkholder has been farming in Allen County since about 2006

09/03/2026

Today, the Morrow County Jr. Fair received a $2,000 check from Local Connection Ag. For Midday, Ty visits with Morrow County Fair - Ohio Fair Board member Amanda Bush Finney about all of the responsibilities the Jr. Fair Board has during the fair and beyond and how important donations like these are.

09/03/2026

After a very long planting season, things are coming around and evening out in Central Ohio, according Hudson Warner with Local Connection Ag. He joins Ty at the Morrow County Fair - Ohio with an agronomic update.

09/03/2026

Another great stop for the Local Connection Ag County Fair Tour and another check presentation to the Morrow County Jr. Fair. Heather Goodman talks about being part of this new venture and what she is hearing from farmers as harvest approaches.

09/03/2026

A HOT start to the Morrow County Fair - Ohio, but it will be a great week to see everything the Morrow County Jr. Fair has to offer!