Last week, AgriPulse and other news media outlets reported that the Federal Crop Insurance program is likely to come under attack. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) told AgriPulse he had a number of amendments to introduce to cut the program. Not all in the Senate agree with Senator Flake. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown’s staff was one of many from the Ohio delegation that met with Congress last week during the annual March Capitol Hill visit. Senator… Read More

Highlighted in the Spring Magazine were a few top diseases and pests that affect Ohio crops. Continue reading to find the full lists provided by OSU researchers Dr. Anne Dorrance and Dr. Andy Michel. OHIO’S TOP 10 YIELD BUSTERS According to OSU’s Dr. Anne Dorrance, an internationally recognized expert in soybean diseases, the top 10 crop diseases in the state are: 1) Phytophthora sojae – P. sojae is a killer, plain and simple. When susceptible… Read More

Agricultural advocates and community leaders are essential to the future of agriculture. The American Soybean Association(ASA) DuPont Young Leader Program strives to identify new and aspiring leaders and provide them with opportunities to enhance their skills and network with fellow growers. The current class brings together representatives from 23 states and Canada including an Ohio farm couple, Dan and Cindy Sturgill of Miami County. “The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is proud to have Dan and… Read More

Fourth generation farmer, Adam Agle is no stranger to the long days and hard work it takes to be a successful farmer. The Clark County native has been farming since 1999 when he was just 18 years-old; and has since built up his own farm on the backside of the original family farm where he works along with his dad and uncle to raise row crops on a combined 3000 acres. Many young farmers are… Read More

By the time spring is in the air, a weed management plan should be decided and ready to put into action. However, issues that arise throughout the growing season may require some tweaks and a new plan for the next growing season. Mark Loux, a weed scientist at The Ohio State University, offers advice on managing the weed situation on any farm. It Starts in the Fall Fall is a good time to scout new… Read More