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What’s a picture worth? The time is now to share your story
By Matt Reese A few weeks back I got nominated to do this “farming family challenge.” I groaned out loud at the thought of it. Basically, the challenge required that I post an image on Facebook every...
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Breaking the stigma of mental health in farming
By Joel Penhorwood Agriculture can often be seen as an idyllic community of people working the land that are too tough to be bothered by the stresses of the outside world. Unfortunately, that’s not...
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Proverbs 3:27 at work as Ohio agricultural relief efforts head to Nebraska
By Matt Reese Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. That is the very clear message from Proverbs 3:27. It can’t be certain this verse is top of mind for...
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Insights from the 2017 Census of Agriculture
In April the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America’s farms and ranches and...
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Finding value in sharing farm data
By Jenna Lee and John FultonWhat will sharing my farm data accomplish and what is the value?Many farmers may find themselves thinking about this very question as they weigh the benefits and drawbacks...
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Leading agriculture commodities oppose additional tariffs on Chinese goods
On May 10 the U.S. Trade Representative moved forward with increasing the tariff rate from 10 to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Farmers across the country are extremely concerned by the...
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Diverse stakeholder group to benchmark nutrient management efforts and create...
A unique collaboration of stakeholders representing the agriculture, conservation, environmental, and research communities have joined forces to develop and deploy a statewide water quality initiative....
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Webinar looks at the changing climate and agriculture
Weather patterns are changing and presenting unique challenges to the agricultural community, both in Ohio and across the globe. An upcoming webinar will focus on the changing weather patterns, how...
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Survey of agriculture reveals challenges, opportunities for Ohio agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) recently released its five-year, comprehensive survey of U.S. agriculture, the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Using...
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Latta listening session addressed impacts of a challenging 2019
By Dusty Sonnenberg, Ohio Field LeaderThe extensive prevented planting acres in Ohio and limited yield potential for many acres of late-planted crops have generated plenty of discussion about the...
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Testing of faith produces perseverance: 2019 mud pies
By Matt ReeseI saw so many sad farm situations this spring in what was, in many cases, the worst planting season in history. But, as it always has, life went on, and I have seen so many farmers rise to...
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Survey results highlight roles of women in agriculture
Women are active advocates for agriculture and successful business owners interested in filling leadership roles, according to a new Farm Bureau survey. A majority of those surveyed, 91%, also believe...
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H2Ohio strategies and farm practices outlined by Gov. DeWine
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field LeaderOhio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled an overview of his new H2Ohio plan for water quality Thursday afternoon in Toledo. Backdropped by the National Museum of...
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A look back: Agricultural law in 2019
By Peggy Kirk Hall, director of agricultural law, Ohio State University Agricultural and Resource Law ProgramI often receive quizzical looks when someone asks me what kind of law I practice and I say...
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More land and bigger tractors: Can farmers produce enough to feed Phase One?
By Matt ReeseCan the farmers of the United States produce enough? That is a question being asked as the Trump Administration finalized the Phase One trade deal with China for purchase of $80 billion in...
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Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2020
By Barry Ward, Ohio State University ExtensionA large number of Ohio farmers hire machinery operations and other farm related work to be completed by others. This is often due to lack of proper...
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Still time to complete your Census of Agriculture special study
United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) continues to collect responses to the 2019 Organic Survey and the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties,...
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Keeping your head in the agricultural game while the rules keep changing
A conversation with…Michael Swanson, an economist with Wells Fargo Bank who spoke at the 2020 Ohio Agribusiness Association Industry Conference OCJ: You talked about how the three-point line changed...
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ODA hemp program to begin accepting applications
The Ohio Department of Agriculture Hemp Program will begin accepting license applications from potential cultivators and processors for the 2020 growing season on March 3 at noon. All cultivators and...
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Ohio agricultural events postponed and cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns
On March 12, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH gave an update on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ohio when there were five confirmed cases of...
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