By Barry Ward, Leader, Production Business Management Director, OSU Income Tax Schools OSU Extension, Agriculture & Natural Resources High crop prices and COVID-era legislative ad-hoc government payments coupled with lower interest rates (among other factors) over the last two and half years have given strength to farmland markets. Higher input costs over the last year and half with rising interest rates have offset some of this strength but farmland values continue to increase. Many of… Read More

The next generation of soybean farmers are joining in on the fun. With innovative ideas and an open mind, Tyler Miller joined his family’s farming operation full-time in 2019. Tyler represents District 6 — Crawford, Seneca and Wyandot Counties — on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. By collaborating with other Ohio soybean farmers, he is ensuring a profitable future for Ohio’s soybean industry. Learn about Tyler’s experience on his family’s operation and how… Read More

For the first time since 2019, the Ohio State Fair welcomed a full crowd back onto the fairgrounds in late July and early August. With livestock sales shattering previous records and fair attendance reaching over 850,000 people, it is safe to say that many were happy to see the barns filled and sky ride running again. The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) had several footprints across the fairgrounds during its twelve-day period. In partnership with the… Read More

In early July, several Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) board members and staff visited Washington, D.C. to talk with the Ohio Congressional delegation and their staffs about policy priorities for the soybean industry. Topics discussed included the 2023 Farm Bill, biofuels, aquaculture and transportation and infrastructure concerns. “Our OSA teams spoke with 14 members of Congress and their staffs about a wide variety of topics that affect our day-to-day operations in Ohio,” said OSA President Patrick… Read More

For farmers, it’s no secret that fall is one of our busiest times of year. Long days away from loved ones are tough, but the feeling you get when you finally finish your last field is the best. While we are working hard to bring in the harvest, our Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) organizations are working hard to ensure that the beans we bring in will have places to go. Read More