Articles


March 8, 2017

Farming in the digital age means farmers must make decisions beyond which seed variety to plant or what row spacing is the best and are more frequently looking at topics like what autosteer system is most accurate or at what point variable rate spray application will pay off for their operation. While farmers can research product pricing and talk to a sales representative about functionality, when it comes to real on farm use and experience… Read More

March 6, 2017

Applications are being accepted for the position of Ohio Soybean Association Policy and Membership Coordinator (50%) and Ohio Soybean Council Marketing and Outreach Coordinator (50%). Applications will be accepted for this position until Friday, March 24, 2017. To apply, please email or mail a cover letter and resume to: Kirk Merritt Executive Director Ohio Soybean Council 918 Proprietors Road, Suite A Worthington, Ohio 43085 Email: kmerritt@soyohio.org Please see the position description here… Read More

March 6, 2017

Agriculture faces numerous challenges; from production methods to prices, conservation practices and the science behind it all. These challenges require strong leaders from diverse backgrounds and create a need to cultivate and engage people with fresh perspectives to take on critical roles in the industry. A few years ago, the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) Board of Trustees noticed the need for increased diversity and additional highly qualified leaders in their organization. That discussion led to… Read More

February 28, 2017

Soybeans don’t always get a lot of recognition; they are masters of blending in with most any product they are added to, often improving sustainability and environmental stewardship without sacrificing performance. Recently, the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff program partnered with Reichhold – a leading global supplier of resin polymers for paints and coatings – to research two new ways to incorporate soy into their resins targeted for specific end-use applications. The first… Read More

February 28, 2017

At times it can be difficult to make your voice heard by lawmakers, but when it comes to soybean farm policy-not anymore. The OSA Advocacy Team using Phone2Action is a unique tool that allows you to voice your opinion on public policy issues that matter to you, right at your fingertips! Phone2Action allows you to engage with your legislators in a variety of ways: You can send an email concerning a vote on an upcoming… Read More