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22/08/2025

Ohio Ag Net Afternoon Farm Show : Afternoon Farm Show 08-22-25

22/08/2025

By Ryan Martin, Ohio Ag Net Chief Meterologist

August 22, 2025 -- A very nice forecast overall as we head in to the weekend with no major changes. The only problem we truly can see with the forecast comes with the lack of rainfall...

August 22, 2025 -- A very nice forecast overall as we head in to the weekend with no major changes. The only problem we truly can see with the forecast comes with the lack of rainfall...

22/08/2025

Ohio Ag Net Midday Farm Show : Midday Farm Show 08-22-25

22/08/2025

With commodity prices under pressure, the United Soybean Board is sharpening its focus on projects that deliver the biggest return for farmers. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood talks with Robb Ewoldt, Iowa farmer, United Soybean Board Director, and Infrastructure and Connectivity Priority Area Coordinator, about the times ahead. From high oleic soy in dairy rations to biobased innovations like SoyFoam, Goodyear tires, and renewable diesel, Ewoldt shares how the United Soybean Board is investing checkoff dollars to grow domestic demand and strengthen markets close to home.

Learn more about your soy checkoff investments driving value back to the farm at unitedsoybean.org.… Continue reading

With commodity prices under pressure, the United Soybean Board is sharpening its focus on projects that deliver the biggest return for farmers. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood talks with Robb Ewoldt, Iowa farmer, United Soybean Board Director, and Infrastructure and Connectivity Priority Area Coordi...

22/08/2025

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

Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Ohio. Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora joins Dusty on this special episode to discuss the finding and what it means to Ohio soybean growers going forward. They discuss what is known about the disease, basic management strategies moving forward, and how Ohio farmers can submit soybean plant samples for free testing and identification thanks to the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off.

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By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Ohio. Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora joins Dusty on this special episode to discuss the finding and what it means to Ohio soybean growers going forward. The

22/08/2025

New details about the United States and European Union trade agreement have been released in a joint statement, titled, “Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade.”

In late July, the United States and the EU reached a trade deal, where President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on all European Union goods, instead of the 30% sweeping rate.

Within the framework, the European Union states they will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrials goods and provide preferential market access for U.S. agricultural products, including tree nuts, dairy products, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, processed foods, planting seeds, soybean oil, and pork and bison meat.

The EU will also provide preferential market access for U.S. seafood, including lobster.

According to a fact sheet from the White House, “This colossal deal will enable U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and manufacturers to increase U.S. exports, expand business opportunities, and help reduce the goods trade deficit with the European Union. … Continue reading

New details about the United States and European Union trade agreement have been released in a joint statement, titled, "Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade." In late July, the United States and the EU reached a trade deal, where President Donald Trump announced a 15

22/08/2025

By Leisa Boley Hellwarth

Last week, my phone’s Google news feed sent me an interesting article about some Ohio litigation. Although it is not an agricultural case, the action demonstrates the importance of a discussion I have with every client before initiating a legal claim. If I take action, what could the opposing party do in response? Since I have not reviewed these court filings and am relying on detailed information provided by others, I will not be using the actual party names. Everything else, however, is real.

The trouble all began when Karen Customer went to Bubba’s Cadillac City to purchase a used vehicle. While there, she completed a preliminary loan application and purchased a car. Within thirty days, Bubba had determined that the information on Karen’s income was not sufficient for final approval. Bubba had the Cadillac repossessed while Karen was at work.

My initial conversation with Bubba would have caused him to think of any and every possible action Karen might take in response to the repossession.… Continue reading

By Leisa Boley Hellwarth Last week, my phone’s Google news feed sent me an interesting article about some Ohio litigation. Although it is not an agricultural case, the action demonstrates the importance of a discussion I have with every client before initiating a legal claim. If I take action, wh

22/08/2025

By Robert Waller, Sales Agronomist, Seed Genetics Direct

Here we are mid-season, and the one thing we can all agree on is that we have had plenty of heat in the first part of the summer! Hope everyone is enjoying the “Corn Sweat”. After a relatively wet (and cool) start to the year, the big wildcard is, did you get enough rain, too much, or too little? I can’t remember a season with rainfall as scattered as I’ve seen this year. It will be important to keep detailed records of rainfall amounts to properly assess crop performance for each of your fields.

Keep scouting your fields to keep ahead of diseases and other pests. Tar spot in corn has shown up in areas with some reporting infestations earlier than last year. With this being a relatively new problem, it is important to monitor the spread and specifically hybrid reactions, as we are still evaluating tolerance levels of many newer products.… Continue reading

By Robert Waller, Sales Agronomist, Seed Genetics Direct Here we are mid-season, and the one thing we can all agree on is that we have had plenty of heat in the first part of the summer! Hope everyone is enjoying the “Corn Sweat”. After a relatively wet (and cool) start to the year, the big wild...

22/08/2025

Ohio Ag Net Morning Farm Show : Morning Farm Show 08-22-25

21/08/2025

Ohio Ag Net Afternoon Farm Show : Afternoon Farm Show 08-21-25

21/08/2025

Thanks to for having us out to their field day today as our own Dale Minyo broadcasted the midday show on location. He’s pictured here talking with JD Bethel. Tune in to the Ohio Ag Net to hear more!

21/08/2025

Ohio Ag Net Midday Farm Show : Midday Farm Show 08-21-25