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The Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast gets to the heart of what is happening throughout Ohio agriculture. Hear about important issues impacting Ohio Farm Bureau members and their communities as Ty Higgins visits with a wide variety of experts who cover farming, farm policy and food production across the value chain.

4 DAYS AGO

Accelerating Broadband Expansion in Ohio

With the help of funding from the Rural Broadband Expansion Program, more Ohioans are getting connected with high-speed internet. Thanks to efforts from Ohio State Extension, that progress is happening at a faster rate. Learn about an accelerator program helping communities tap into state funding and tap into more reliable internet. Plus, what goes into a good farm estate plan? Starting early is one key aspect, but there are other factors to keep in mind. Get answers to your estate planning questions from Nationwide on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

28 min
20 OCT

Preparing for Election Day

With Election Day just around the corner, there are some big decisions to be made at the polls. The Farm Bureau-AGGPAC Election Guide has been created once again to serve as an introduction to the people hoping to earn our trust and vote to be our leaders at the federal, state and local levels. Find out about the process of putting this Election Guide together on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, how secure are the elections here is Ohio and what is being done to make sure your vote is safe and your voice is heard? We'll hear from Ohio's Secretary of State, Frank LaRose for those answers.

22 min
13 OCT

Money Saving Considerations for 2025 Inputs

As farmers get into the heart of harvest season, they are starting to make their purchasing plans for the 2025 growing season. An expert from Farm Credit Mid-America has some advice for farmers making those decisions and offers some ways to save some money on next year's inputs on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, there is yet another lawsuit about the health of Lake Erie and targeting farmers about their role in water quality for the Western Lake Erie Basin. Find out more about the case and why Ohio agriculture groups, including Ohio Farm Bureau, are getting involved.

15 min
6 OCT

Catching A Soybean Yield Thief

The Ohio Soybean Council invests in research that provides technologies and information that will increase profit opportunities for Ohio farmers. One of those research projects is to help farmers manage Soybean Cyst Nematode, or SCN, which is the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America. Hear about the latest SCN research and how farmers can get free tests for their fields. Plus, it is a busy time of year for the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association and we will get an update from OHHA on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

24 min
29 SEPT

What's Next for the Farm Bill

Time is running out for Congress to pass a modernized farm bill this year. What is the current status of new farm bill work and what are the best and worst case scenarios as the current bill is set to expire? Find out on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, how much money could you save on your utility bills with Ohio Farm Bureau's Energy Savings Program? Learn about the easy process of getting your electric and natural gas bills reviewed to see if there are better options.

18 min
22 SEPT

Messy Family Matters and Ohio Electricity's Future

They say never mix family and business, but sometimes in agriculture that is easier said than done. Family matters can get messy, especially when a new member joins that family. What are they entitled to, how are those details ironed out and why is the process so important? We cover that with Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, power needs are increasing and power resources are becoming more diverse. What does that all mean for energy use in rural Ohio and beyond in the near and distant future? The next leader of Ohio Electric Cooperatives weighs in with his thoughts.

23 min
18 SEPT

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special - 2024 Ohio Drought

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with, including the programs and assistance available to farmers being impacted by the extremely dry conditions, what the short and long term weather forecasts look like, tips on preventing field fires during harvest season and why keeping your mental wellness top-of-mind is so important during these historically challenging times. Guests: Dr. John Patterson, Director of Ohio Farm Service Agency Dr. Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist for Ohio Derek Hommer, Risk Management Consultant and Agronomy Specialist with Nationwide Agribusiness Brice Acton, Ross County grain farmer

41 min
15 SEPT

Do You Know the Carbon Intensity Score of Your Farm?

Do you know what your Carbon Intensity Score is? Do you know what Carbon Intensity is in the first place? Find out why you should and how knowing your Carbon Intensity Score could be a vital part of your farm's success on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

15 min

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The Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast gets to the heart of what is happening throughout Ohio agriculture. Hear about important issues impacting Ohio Farm Bureau members and their communities as Ty Higgins visits with a wide variety of experts who cover farming, farm policy and food production across the value chain.

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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast
Years Active

2009 - 2024
Episodes

517
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Clean
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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

Accelerating Broadband Expansion in Ohio

Preparing for Election Day

Money Saving Considerations for 2025 Inputs

Catching A Soybean Yield Thief

What's Next for the Farm Bill

Messy Family Matters and Ohio Electricity's Future