The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is committed to inspire and educate the next generation of farmers, ensuring the progress and prosperity of Ohio's agriculture far into the future. They carry out that mission by creating pathways for young people to learn about the variety and viability of careers in agriculture. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we get a Foundation Update as we talk scholarship deadlines, upcoming ExploreAg camps and more. Plus, learn about a StoneX grain and oilseed outlook webinar exclusively for Farm Bureau members.

Fostering Tomorrow's Ag Workforce and StoneX Webinar Details

Luke welcomes Kevin Gonnerman back to the show to talk through the USDA's May Supply and Demand report. What did the first new crop estimates look like? What should you be doing as a result? Tune in!

Episode 41 | A Very Different Year

Soybeans account for nearly 5 million acres of crop production in Ohio, making it the most planted crop in the state and the most lucrative from an economic standpoint by bringing in over $4 billion annually to Ohio’s bottom line. That makes research and development at the local level, supported by the Ohio Soybean Council, so important. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear from an Ohio State researcher who is constantly working to make improvements to soybean production to benefit Ohio soybean farmers. Plus, learn about a free Farm Marketing Webinar from StoneX that will help farmers through a challenging marketing environment and get an update from Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals.

Soybean Plant Research Results

Ohioans were on the brink of blackouts during the harshly cold temperatures in December of 2022. Ohio's Electric Cooperatives' CEO, Pat O'Loughlin discusses the possibilities of blackouts again this winter and what his organization is doing to keep members informed should the power grid be pressed again. Plus, experts from Stone X will be hosting a webinar to go over a few common marketing scenarios farmers have recently faced or may face in the near future. Get a preview on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Winter Could Challenge Ohio's Electric Grid

The Texas Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking applications for the 2024 National Water Quality Initiative.

Fertilizer prices remain unseasonably high.

A new state-of-the-art grain facility is planned for the Texas Panhandle.

07/25/24 - Water quality initiative; fertilizer prices higher; state-of-the-art grain facility

The Texas wildfires last February and March were one of the top 10 weather events of the year.

The number of hogs and pigs in Texas grew last month. 

Corn prices grew in 2024.

01/02/25 - Top weather events of '24; Texas hogs, pigs; 2024 corn prices

Winter weather is moving into the state this week with freezing temperatures forecast across a big part of the state. Fortunately, many Texas cattlemen were able to put up some hay this year to get them through this tough part of winter.

Wheat prices hit multi-year lows in 2024, and the outlook for '25 doesn't look much better.

01/06/25 - Hay to help cattle producers through winter; 2025 wheat price outlook

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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