Best Ohio Ag Net Podcasts (2025)

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep. 420 - Ohio Officials Stress Vigilance as EHM Cases Rise Nationally 17:08

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Ohio's Country Journal editor Brianna Smith talks with Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Brian Baldridge and State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers about the ongoing national concerns surrounding Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), which is caused by the equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) virus. While seven states are currently deali…

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Ep. 419 - The issues hitting Ohio fields 14:24

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Brandon Kern of the Ohio Soybean Association about the latest from Ohio's House Bill 10. Tune in for details about what it means for applicators in the state and licensing requirements. After that, Dale Minyo sits down with Tadd Nicholson of Ohio Corn and Wheat to talk the big …

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Ep. 418 - Health Plans, Soy Immersion, and Wilmington College's Announcement 13:00

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This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Ty Higgins catches up with Trevor Kirkpatrick of the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the launch of the new Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans, now open for enrollment, offering more affordable health coverage options for Ohio's farm families and small businesses. Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Julia Brown of the Ohio Soybe…

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Ep. 417 - HPAI Update and the American Star in Agriscience 20:48

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Dusty Sonnenberg sits down with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge and State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers to discuss the state's ongoing response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The two share how Ohio handled last winter's outbreak that impacted over 15 million bi…

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Ep. 416 - Planting professionals and big pumpkins 38:01

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This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Ty Higgins joins Ohio State students and industry leaders at the Planting Professionals Etiquette Dinner, sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council and hosted by the CFAES Career Development Office. The event goes well beyond table manners, teaching students how to navigate professional settings over a meal while b…

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 415 - From Logan County to the Landscape Olympics 19:07

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First up, Ohio Ag Net's Joel Penhorwood rides along with Donna Turner of Logan County for a special Cab Cam, brought to you by Precision Agri Services, Inc. After battling cancer and undergoing a bone marrow transplant, Donna is back in her "happy place" — the combine. With her grandson Dawson running the grain cart, she shares how farming and fami…

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 414 - Waiting on Rain and Waiting on Washington 19:20

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This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, our own Ty Higgins catches up with Emily Buckman, Director of Government Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to unpack the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on farmers and ranchers nationwide. Buckman shares how furloughed USDA employees and delayed services ripple through rural America, …

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 413 - Corn Credit and Combine Conversations 21:43

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This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, the team dives into the heart of harvest season — from the combine seat to the credit office. First up, Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo sits down with Rudi Pitzer Perry, Regional Vice President Agricultural Lending with Farm Credit Mid-America in Washington Court House. The two discuss the cyclical nature of the ag ec…

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 412 - Wilmington College's Night for Young Professionals, a Nova Scotia farmer, and more 21:27

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This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast is nothing short of packed. First up, Ohio Ag Net's Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Brynn Bishop, a Wilmington College student and committee member helping coordinate the third annual Night for Young Professionals that will be taking place on Oct. 1, thanks to the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio's soybean farmers. Fro…

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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 411 - Updates across the industry at the Farm Science Review 40:20

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The Ohio Ag Net team wrapped up yet another successful year at the Farm Science Review. To all who stopped by to see us: Thank You! We're so glad we could share such a great week with you all. Till next year! This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, we pulled together updates from across Ohio agriculture while at the Farm Science Review. Our own Dusty…

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Ep. 410 - A welcome to the Farm Science Review and U.S. ags global trade status 17:38

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Happy Farm Science Review Week! Hosted Sept. 16–18 off Route 40 in London, this marks the 63rd year of Ohio agriculture's biggest trade show. Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo sits down with Farm Science Review Manager Nick Zachrich for an inside look and preview of what's ahead. You can find Zachrich and the Ohio Ag Net team all week long at the Ohio Ag Ne…

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Ep. 409 - What EHD means for Ohio's deer and livestock 36:31

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Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is making headlines in Ohio as deer herds face heavy losses, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture confirms a positive case in a cow in Meigs County. In this deep-dive video, Ohio Ag Net's Joel Penhorwood talks with ODA Director Brian Baldridge and State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers about what the livestock c…

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Ep. 408 - Farm diversification and domestic demand 20:27

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The latest Ohio Ag Net Podcast brings two timely conversations for farmers. Dale Minyo visits with Bob Siegel, Regional Vice President of Ag Lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, to talk about diversification. From trucking and tiling to agritourism and side businesses, Siegel shares how farmers are finding new ways to spread out risk and set up the …

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Ep. 407 - Trade Wins and Weed Wars 20:39

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dale Minyo talks with Wendy Osborn, Director of Market Development at Ohio Corn and Wheat. They cover the effects and benefits farmers are going to see from the upcoming trade deals being made. She says there is a lot of optimism around these trade deals as we are projected to set a record for corn and co…

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Ep. 406 - Ohio Crop Tour Conclusion Conversation 34:36

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg and Joel Penhorwood wrap up the observations of the Ohio Crop Tour, powered by Field Leader. They are joined by scouts Scott Chalfin and Joe McCandlish who help to describe the things they saw while scouting both corn and soybeans across the state.…

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Ep. 405 - Recapping a Grand State Fair with Director Baldridge 11:57

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In this short but sweet episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dale Minyo catches up with Ohio Director of Agriculture Brian Baldridge (pictured singing with the choir at the Sale of Champions). The two talk this year's Ohio State Fair as it was wrapping up with stories of ODA involvement as well as unique examples of how the fair is helping tell the …

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Ep. 404 - Mapping Change, Budget Wins, and Fair-Time Glory 55:58

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg and Brianna Smith chat with Ray Foos, ODOT Survey Operations Manager, and John Fulton, OSU Extension State Specialist on Precision Planting. They discuss the upcoming changes to the Geodetic Datum and how it will affect farmers. Then, Dale Minyo talks with Luke Crumley, Director of Public…

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Ep. 403 - Fair Wins & Farm Wisdom 36:24

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dale Minyo talks with John Linder about his starts in agriculture and how his experiences shaped his time as a past National Corn Growers Association President. Then, Dale chats with Regan Coyle, Insurance Officer at Farm Credit Mid-America, about their pasture, rangeland and forage risk management option…

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Ep. 402 - Ohio Expo Center Construction Update 13:02

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Adam Heffron, Executive Director of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, joins Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo to talk about the ongoing construction at the fairgrounds. Visitors will see big changes ongoing as the fair gets major upgrades in the multi-year update. Additionally, Joel Penhorwood talks with OABA President and CEO Melinda Witten for a state …

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Ep. 401 - County Fairs and Critical Conversations 29:11

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Joel Penhorwood and Brianna Smith chat with the Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge and Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Kristy Shaw. They discuss the county fair season and what the future holds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within the state. Then, Joel talks with K…

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Ep. 400 - Managing Nitrogen, Water Quality, and Pests this Growing Season 25:00

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Joel Penhorwood speaks with Sam Park, Ohio Channel Technical Agronomist. Sam shares his knowledge on how to best mitigate the heavy rainfall this spring in terms of nitrogen management, more specifically denitrification and leeching. Then, Dusty Sonnenberg checks in with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Burea…

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Ep. 399 - Drones and Determination Drive Young Ohio Farmers 41:20

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg and Brianna Smith visit Baumgarte Farms to meet young agriculturalists Trevor German and Emma Burchett. The duo shares their journey back to the family farm, insights on Ohio's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, and how they're leading the way with drone technology through their business Eagle …

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Ep. 398 - Scout It, Sample It, Stop It 34:53

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In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU Extension Soybean Pathologist and Nematologist, to discuss timely scouting tips for soybean seedling diseases. The conversation covers how to properly submit samples, the effectiveness and limits of seed treatments, and a practical approach to mana…

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Ep. 397 - Pork Leadership, Biodiesel Breakthroughs, and Smart Decisions for the Future 1:04:01

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This episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast brings together the latest in livestock leadership, soil health, and farm policy updates impacting Ohio producers. Dusty Sonnenberg and Joel Penhorwood lead a timely conversation with Duane Stateler and Pat Hord – two Ohio hog producers now serving in key leadership roles with the National Pork Producers Coun…

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Ep. 396 - Rebounding from the 2024 drought 35:26

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The Ohio Ag Net Podcast crew heads back to southeast Ohio to talk with Morgan County cattle producers who joined us in September 2024 in the midst of an especially hard drought. Has land and more rebounded from that time? Join Dusty Sonnenberg as he talks with local livestock producers Austin Wiseman, Gary Haines, and OSU Extension Field Specialist…