The White House announced last week that an agreement has been reached that will restore U.S. beef access to China.The Trump administration said that following one more round of technical consultations between the United States and China, China is to allow imports of...
Ohio Country Journal
OFBF adds organizational directors
The Ohio Farm Bureau recently hired new organizational directors to assist county groups as they develop and implement programs to strengthen their organizations and act as a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and the state office.Kayla Jones of Newark has been named...
New Ohio State leaders dedicate cutting edge ATI greenhouse
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) officially dedicated its newest greenhouse addition this past week, noting the top-of-the-line features and opportunities it looks to offer students and researchers.New and returning administrators,...
Lighthizer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative
Last week, the U.S. Senate, on a vote of 82-14, confirmed Robert Lighthizer to head the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).Lighthizer will begin work on a variety of pressing trade policy issues, including the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade...
2017 Cab Cam: Crop Duster Edition
Though we?re used to seeing Cab Cams take place on the ground, in this edition, Ohio Ag Net?s Joel Penhorwood hops in with crop duster Butch Fisher of Fisher Ag Service in Morrow County for a truly unique look at agriculture. Fisher is a legend in Ohio agricultural...
Time for replant? What to look for when scouting corn emergence
AgriGold Agronomist John Brien talks tips on what to look for when scouting fields for emergence this spring, and what to consider when mulling the idea of replant.
52nd Ohio Ag Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC) recently announced the 2017 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, including Dwight B. Beougher of Westerville, James J. Buchy of Greenville, Opal Holfinger of Troy, and Virgil L. Strickler of Lakeview. These individuals who have...
USDA makes $8.85 million available in risk management education funding applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture?s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced up to $8.85 million available for cooperative agreements for risk management education and training programs. The funding provides the needed resources for organizations such as...
Scouting for damage in emerged fields
Usually this time of year, the planter is the most important tool on the farm. But, for the past two weeks farmers have used their pocket knives more to see if planted seeds are making progress in cold, wet Ohio soils. Some fields that were planted early on are...
How that new hybrid came to be
John BrienMany growers see planting corn on their farm as the start of the season, but actually the seed they are about to plant has had a long and adventurous trip and planting is the end of its journey.The latest greatest hybrid that you had to plant this year is...
