Podcasts about h2ohio

Gov. Mike DeWine started the H2Ohio program in 2019 to address water quality issues in Ohio, but it could see massive cuts if cuts in the House version of the budget are incorporated into the final spending document.

The Ohio House has voted to reduce H2Ohio's funding by $150 million.

In this special edition of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, we take a heartfelt journey through the roots and growth of Ohio's premier farm broadcast network. Host Matt Reese is joined by former owner Bart Johnson, legendary broadcaster Dale Minyo, and team member Joel Penhorwood. Together, they unpack the legacy of Ed Johnson, the birth of Ohio Ag Net, the evolution of ag media through radio, print, and podcasts, and the stories—some serious, many humorous—that shaped nearly two decades of service to Ohio agriculture. Also in this episode, featured audio from around the state, beginning just after the 8-minute mark: A Between the Rows update with OCJ Editor Brianna Smith and Dale Miller of Wayne and Holmes County Jennie Schultice from Farm Credit Mid-America on the Stock the Trailer program Pettisville teacher Donna Meller discusses ag in the classroom with GrowNextGen Luke Crumley of Ohio Corn & Wheat shares insight on H2Ohio and water quality policy Main Podcast Conversation Resumes – 46:32 The crew reflects on the rise of podcasting, video integration, and what's next for connecting with Ohio farmers. Don't miss this behind-the-microphone look at the unique history of the Ohio Ag Net.  

As the Bird Flu is taking out flocks throughout the state and corn growers are feeling the pinch of an escalating trade war, demand for corn in the bins and about to be put in the ground is looking challenging. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, sits down in this episode with Jim Chakeres, executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry Association. Jim has an outlook on the poultry industry that you're going to want to hear.  Also on this episode of Kernels, Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability, reminds you to enroll in H2Ohio at your local Soil and Water Conservation District. Complete the economic outlook survey: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/t6S1h71    About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

Ten years ago, a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie forced the city of Toledo to issue a “do not drink” advisory for its water supply. Now, Ohio is home to one of the most transformational wetland restoration programs in America. This program, known as H2Ohio, is using wetland restoration and other practices to reduce nutrient flows into Lake Erie and improving the quality of water for its citizens. In this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with DU regional biologists, Russ Terry and Corey VanStratt, and Eric Saas of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to discuss DU's involvement in delivering H2Ohio and how it is producing not only cleaner water, but more habitat for ducks and additional places for hunting.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Dr. Mike Brasher is on location with Fred Zink Jr., co-host of DU TV and owner of Avian-X and Zink Call, and John Simpson, manager of Winous Point Shooting Club, for an early-season migration update and a discussion about the history of waterfowl hunting in northwestern Ohio. The group reflects on the vital role that private landowners and duck clubs play in conserving and managing high-quality wetlands and how warmer winters, less snow, and greater hunting pressure are affecting the timing of migration and hunting opportunities.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Chris and Don interview Eric Saas, H2Ohio Wetlands Program Manager for the ODNR. Eric provides us with an update on the progress of the program. Included in the update are the number of wetland projects statewide. He explains the benefits of adding thousands of acres of wetlands. If you are interested in restoring wetlands this update is for you.

The Wheat Checkoff has been investing in a nutrient management project for several years that just wrapped up. Glen Arnold, Professor and Field Specialist at Ohio State, has been studying the best ways to use manure on wheat, specifically in the Lake Erie Basin. What he found out has helped shape the H2Ohio program. P.S. - You have no idea how hard Producer Jessy had to fight the urge to insert a censored joke.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture Brian Baldridge from Winchester, Ohio to discuss various topics and current activities including H2Ohio, the USDA, the Ohio EPA and more.

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net talk with Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Ag Council president and Ohio Corn and Wheat executive director. They first chat about farm nicknames throughout the years. They also talk about the Ohio Agriculture Council spring meeting where they bring people from all sectors of Ohio agriculture together.      More in this week's podcast:    Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Assoication: Krista talks with Dale about corn production forecast in conjunction with Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Assoication.  Terry Mescher, Ohio Department of Agriculture: Dusty talks with Terry about H2Ohio and the outlook for the project.  Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Corn and Wheat: Tadd talks with Matt about the newly announced E15 waiver.   Adam Heffron, Ohio State Fair and Expo Center: Adam who is the new executive director of the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center talks with Matt about the upcoming fair and plans for the future.  Intro 0:00 Krista Swanson 5:34 Terry Mescher 20:05 Tadd Nicholson 27:47 Adam Heffron 29:04

Great news for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Water Basin: The H2Ohio enrollment deadline has been extended! Contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District and enroll by February 2nd to sign up for incentives. On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley talk with Tyler Drewes, a farmer in the Western Lake Erie Basin, about his experience with H2Ohio and the impact it has made on his operation. Visit https://h2.ohio.gov/ for more information on the program.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.

Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge is the featured guest for the first Ohio Ag Net Podcast of 2024, joining hosts Matt Reese and Joel Penhorwood. The three discuss a wide variety of issues, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, ODA's groundbreaking of the new animal diagnostics laboratory, H2Ohio, the new recommendation to lead the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Expo Center, as well as much more. Director Baldridge also gives a recap of the big items of 2023 as well as the issues that lie ahead in 2024, including farm preservation and even a quick chat about artificial intelligence. Other guest audio in the podcast includes: Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo visits with Tom Fontana and Jeanne Gogolski on GrowNextGen Ohio Ag Net's Dusty Sonnenberg hears from Dale Arnold, director of energy policy at Ohio Farm Bureau, about the issues of the day in that changing world. Times: Intro and conversation with ODA Director Brian Baldridge 0:00.000 Tom Fontana and Jeanne Gogolski on GrowNextGen 4:51.299 Dale Arnold on energy 25:17.182 Back with Director Baldridge 28:28.342

In this festive edition of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg bring holiday cheer and valuable insights from Larry Davis and Elizabeth Long of Ag Resource Management (ARM). As an added bonus, it's the annual Christmas Sweater Day - so a bit of a festive flair is brought to the podcast! Interviews: Dale Minyo and Jamie Brown - GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year: Jamie Brown is the GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year from Miami East. Dusty and Leah Curtis - OFBF Policy Council: Dusty chats with Leah about CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value) and Property Taxes. Dusty and Jordan Hoewischer - OFBF Director of Water Quality and Research: Dive into a discussion at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as the two explore topics such as H2Ohio and the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI), shedding light on water quality and conservation efforts in the state. Special Christmas Message: Stay tuned until the very end as Matt Reese shares a special Christmas message, wrapping up the episode with holiday warmth and good wishes. Intro and Holiday Sweater Showdown 0:00.000 Jamie Brown, the GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year 2:59.225 Leah Curtis, Policy Council for OFBF 10:45.951 Jordan Hoewischer, Director of Water Quality and Research at OFBF 15:14.202 Main Conversatio with Larry Davis and Elizabeth Long from ARM 22:03.096 Special Christmas Story 37:01.484

Perrysville receives $1 million H2Ohio grant: https://www.richlandsource.com/2023/12/08/perrysville-receives-1-million-h2ohio-grant/ Miller's Jewelry & Repair sweepstakes: https://www.richlandsource.com/2023/11/30/millers-jewelry-repair-announces-sweepstakes/  Today - Perrysville has been awarded a substantial grant of $1 million for a water system regionalization project. Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!    After a little break, our podcast, Cultivating Convos, is revamped and ready to go!     We decided to kick things off with a growing program that is exciting for both farmers and ODA – H2Ohio expansion! 

Is a critical collaboration between Ohio leaders to conserve Ohio's most precious natural resource working? The state's H2Ohio program united three state agencies to create more wetlands, reduce harmful fertilizer runoff, and ensure access throughout the state to clean drinking water. With a recent study showing that half the country's tap water contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health issues, and drinking water disasters impacting East Palestine, Ohio, Flint, Michigan, and Jackson, Mississippi, are Ohio's elected officials, farmers, developers, and environmental advocates working together successfully to ensure future access to clean drinking water? For the first time ever, CMC welcomes three current members of Governor Mike DeWine's cabinet on a single panel. The panelists are: Brian Baldridge, Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture  Mary Mertz, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Anne Vogel, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency  The host is Natalie Fahmy, Ohio Statehouse Reporter, NBC4. This forum was sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems, Del-Co Water Company, Burgess & Niple, The Green Funds of the Columbus Foundation, and the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. It was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was recorded before a live audience in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 2023.

Dr. Jay Martin is a Professor of Ecological Engineering in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State and is the Project Director for the Pilot Watershed project in the Shallow Run Basin. He joined Kernels host Luke Crumley on this episode of Kernels to talk about this new project. Spoiler alert: Growers in the project area can earn incentives, bring funds to their community, win a fishing trip, and much more by participating in this project. Not to mention increase yields and promote water-quality practices. Learn more about the project at https://u.osu.edu/wilsonlab/current-projects-and-publications/pilot-watershed-project/. Get involved by contacting Dr. Jay Martin by email at Martin.113@osu.edu. The largest sponsors and contributors of this project include USDA-NRCS ($6.8M), and the State of Ohio ($6M) via the Ohio Department of Agriculture and H2Ohio and Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Agricultural Retailers (Nutrient Ag Solutions, Heritage Cooperative, Haselman Ag, and Sunrise Cooperative) are supporting the project by contributing a total of $207,000 of personnel time. Other contributors include SWCD-Hardin County, The National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University, USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Program, USDA Agricultural Research Service-Soil Drainage Research Unit, Mosaic, Ohio Agribusiness Association-Nutrient Stewardship Council, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Dairy Producers, Ohio Soybean Council, Ohio Corn and Wheat, American Farmland Trust, United States Geological Survey, Ohio Sea Grant, National Wildlife Federation, Lake Erie Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy. Contributions of personnel time are also being made by academic partners supporting the project (OSU, BGSU, Kent State U,. and U. Toledo). Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability at Ohio Corn & Wheat. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.

The 310th episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast comes to you from the 2023 Ohio State Fair. Joel and Matt sit down with famed auctioneer Johnny Regula as they discuss county fair auctions, the Sale of Champions, memories from years past, and much more as the second week of the State Fair gets underway. Also in this week's podcast: Terry Mescher, ODA, on H2Ohio Dusty Sonnenberg gets an update on the growing H2Ohio program from Terry Mescher of Ohio Department of Agriculture. Farm Credit Mid-America Growing Forward Dale Minyo talks with Farm Credit Mid-America's Scott LaGuire and Hilary Poulson about the unique opportunities offered by the Growing Forward program. Congressman Max Miller on Farm Bill U.S. Representative Max Miller of Ohio's seventh congressional district talks with Joel Penhorwood about his work on the House Ag Committee and work being done on the 2023 Farm Bill. Intro with Johnny Regula 0:00.000 Terry Mescher of ODA on H2Ohio 3:58.639 Farm Credit Growing Forward 8:42.901 Congressman Max Miller on Farm Bill update 22:34.630 Storytime with Johnny Regula 29:00.665

If you live in the Lake Erie watershed, you have no doubt heard about H2Ohio. On this episode of Kernels, you will meet Clark Hutson, a Program Coordinator for the Western Lake Erie Basin with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He gives the rundown on the history of water quality issues in Ohio, what has been done to improve water quality, and why he is working on now. As a special treat for this episode you will meet the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program Board of Directors, including two new board members who will begin their terms in September. Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.

The newest Ohio Ag Net Podcast welcomes world travelers, auction updates, and policy experts. Hosted by Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg, this episode starts with the Ohio Soybean Council to speak about some international market development missions that support Ohio soybean farmers. Madison Layman and Bill Bayliss discuss their recent trip and the value of beans abroad. Dale Minyo speaks with Dale Everman of Homan Inc. about egg packing automation. From packaging technology, sourcing labor, and automating production, he speaks to the many solutions for Ohio — the second leading state in egg production. Equipment is a year round business and Dave Cornish of RES Auctions updates with Matt about current market trends and the most popular purchases of the season. Ohio Farm Bureau's Brandon Kern, Senior Director of State & National Policy, updates listeners on action in the state capitol. The upcoming state budget could be leaving out some important funding to H2Ohio programs. Brandon discusses possible changes and priorities for farm groups in the upcoming budget.   0:00 – Intro and opening discussion 6:28 – Dale Everman with Homan Inc. 16:02 – Auction Market Update with Dave Cornish 22:53 – Brandon Kern on State Budget Concerns 27:19 – International Missions with the Ohio Soybean Council

Get an update on the H2Ohio water quality initiative and hear what the goals are for the program moving forward. Plus, find out what a cost-benefit analysis says about the funding allocated to farmers taking part in the initiative on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

On this week's podcast Matt and Dusty sit down to talk with the folks at Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation. They visit with Janelle Mead and Kris Swartz to discuss the conservation practices farmers are implanting within Ohio. H2Ohio is also a project OFSWC works closely with, and Janelle and Kris talk about the future of this program and possible expansion.   Also, Dale visits with Farm Credit Mid America in Cambridge discussing the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer campaign. Tom Verry with Clean Fuels Alliance America talks with Dusty about renewables and the growing demand. Lastly, Joel stops in to do a Cab Cam with Mike Elsner as he plants early soybeans. All this and more on this week's podcast!   00:00 Intro and OCJ/OAN Staff Update 05:48 Farm Credit Mid-America - Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer campaign 13:13 Tom Verry - Clean Fuels Alliance America 16:54 Mike Elsner - Cab Cam 24:37 Back with OFSWC

Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Randall Reeder to discuss the upcoming Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, Terry Mescher from the Ohio Department of Agriculture discusses H2Ohio updates and we learn about Pipe Ag and their services form Apple Farm Service. 

When you think outdoors/deer hunting podcasts, a couple of the OG's, Mark Kenyon and Dan Johnson, sat down with the guys to talk deer hunting. The conversation starts with a little history lesson in the Wired to Hunt legacy, with Dallas and a young Mark. Paul and Andrew then take to the escouting world, and attempt to run down a location with Mark and Dan. Poor Mark and Dan had to work hard to deal with a couple of incompetent hunters. The conversation was a good one with more to come in the future.  Paul and Andrew have had a busy past week. Andrew's recovering from his knee operation, but back in the saddle soon. Paul is gearing up for his opening days of duck hunting season. Both guys spent some time at Vance's over the weekend at the Tethrd teach and train event. The event was spectacular and very well done. News around the state covers the new Cadet class, status of Indian Lake's unwanted vegetation, and a new H2Ohio initiative in Montgomery County. Paul pokes a sleeping bear when he tries to draw out Andrew's political feelings. Let it be know that this will never become a political show! Enjoy! www.theo2podcast.com  GoWild Profile  Tethrd First Lite Instagram: @the.o2.podcast Twitter: @Ohiohunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think outdoors/deer hunting podcasts, a couple of the OG's, Mark Kenyon and Dan Johnson, sat down with the guys to talk deer hunting.  The conversation starts with a little history lesson in the Wired to Hunt legacy, with Dallas and a young Mark. Paul and Andrew then take to the escouting world, and attempt to run down a location with Mark and Dan.  Poor Mark and Dan had to work hard to deal with a couple of incompetent hunters. The conversation was a good one with more to come in the future. Paul and Andrew have had a busy past week.  Andrew's recovering from his knee operation, but back in the saddle soon.  Paul is gearing up for his opening days of duck hunting season.  Both guys spent some time at Vance's over the weekend at the Tethrd teach and train event.  The event was spectacular and very well done.  News around the state covers the new Cadet class, status of Indian Lake's unwanted vegetation, and a new H2Ohio initiative in Montgomery County.  Paul pokes a sleeping bear when he tries to draw out Andrew's political feelings.  Let it be know that this will never become a political show!  Enjoy!www.theo2podcast.comGoWild ProfileTethrdFirst LiteInstagram: @the.o2.podcastTwitter: @Ohiohunt

Matt and Dusty sit down with Greg LaBarge of OSU Extension and Mark Warner a farmer in Richland County who were both along for the 2022 Ohio Crop Tour. They talk about what they saw when it came to crop conditions while on their tour. Dale then catches up with the GrowNextGen crew to talk about their chickenology event. Dusty joins Craig Riedel who is the 82nd District Ohio House Representative to talk about Ohio agriculture and H2Ohio. All this and more thanks to AgriGold!   00:00 Intro and OCJ/OAN Staff Update 22:41 GrowNextGen – Chickenology   48:41 Craig Riedel – Ohio House Representative 55:25 Closing

From the continued growth of the H2Ohio water quality initiative to the recent soil test research from The Fertilizer Institute, data shows farmers are making progress in the ongoing efforts to protect clean water throughout Ohio. Two members of the Ohio Farm Bureau team are heavily involved in many of those efforts and on this Our Ohio Weekly, Ohio Farm Bureau's Dr. Larry Antosch, senior director of policy development and environmental policy and Jordan Hoewischer, director of water quality and research, share the results of the 2022 Ohio Water Quality Status Report. 00:00 - Antosch and Hoewischer give the details of the 2022 Water Quality Status Report. 23:50 - As we continue to feature Ohio Farm Bureau state trustees “To the Beat of Agriculture”, this week hear from the representative of District 12, Kyle Walls. He talks about how he came into agriculture as a first generation farmer and how taking a job all the way in South Dakota helped cement his future in the Buckeye State. 32:20 - With county fair season underway, Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st are excited to launch the second installment of the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest. The contest is designed to help junior fairs raise food donations for their local food banks through a competition between county fairs across Ohio. Farm Credit Mid-America's Patrick Link shares the details. 42:20 - Safety outdoors is always a “hot topic” at the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation. Mark Reams, Director of Loss Prevention for Ohio BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene has some tips to keep you cool and healthy in the summer sun.

From conservation to disaster assistance, crop insurance to Farm Bill programs, the Farm Service Agency has many important tasks falling under its purview. They work with dairy farmers, livestock producers, row crop farmers, beginning farmers, specialty crop farmers, beekeepers and just about everyone who contributes to the front end of our food supply system. That means there is always something to talk about when it comes to FSA and we will have that discussion with the new executive director of Ohio FSA on this Our Ohio Weekly. 00:00 - Ohio FSA Director John Patterson talks about his new role and the goals he has set for himself and his team throughout the state. 16:50 - Director Patterson has been impressed with the early success of H2Ohio and shares his views are what farmers are doing and will need to do in order to maintain healthy soils on the farm and clean water for all Ohioans. 23:50 - On this “To the Beat of Agriculture”, meet Ohio Farm Bureau's District 8 Trustee, Roger Baker. Hear about his lifelong passion for agriculture and his desire to see the industry thrive in Ohio. 32:20 - Ohio FSA Director John Patterson was an early proponent of new and beginning farmer legislation that was recently passed in Ohio. He shares why that bill was so important to agriculture. 42:20 - Being a former teacher, Ohio FSA Director Bill Patterson knows how vital teaching agriculture in the classroom is and discusses why he wants to see more done on that front.

The Ohio Field Leader Roadshow visits Shelby County and Knouff Farms, where Dusty visits wtih Patrick Knouff, President of the Ohio Soybean Association. Patrick is a farmer, seed dealer, and has served in several leadership roles with the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Association.  They discuss the current planting season, Shelby County recently being included in H2Ohio, and the future of the soybean industry and work of the Ohio Soybean council and Ohio Soybean Association.

Last month, the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative released their findings of the 2021 Assessment Survey Report on practices being used by farmers in the Lower Maumee watershed to manage water and nutrients. The survey results establish a baseline of adoption for various farming practices in the Lower Maumee watershed. The information will allow for a more targeted approach to help increase some practices, while also displaying that some practices are already adopted at an adequate level. What do the results tell us? What are farmers doing right and what could be improved to protect soil and water? On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn about the entire report from Kris Swartz, farmer and Chair, Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative, Jordan Hoewischer, Director of Water Quality and Research, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Dr. John Fulton, Professor and Extension Specialist, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. 00:00 - Swartz, Fulton and Hoewischer talk about the results of the initial survey and why this Assessment Report was commissioned and how it will be utilized going forward. 16:50 - The panelists discuss new nutrient management technologies being utilized by farmers in Northwest Ohio and how H2Ohio will help more farmers adopt new practices. 23:50 - On this edition of “To the Beat of Agriculture”, we continue to feature Ohio Farm Bureau state trustees. This week, hear from the 22nd District representative, including Athens, Gallia, Lawrence and Meigs counties. Karin Bright talks about her unique community and what Joe Burrow did for their food pantry. 32:20 - Jason Berkland, Senior Associate Vice President of Risk Management at Nationwide shares how his organization is helping to bring attention to the dangers of grain bins and helping to prevent tragic accidents on the farm with the Nominate your Fire Department contest. 42:20 - In March, Farm Credit Mid-America will distribute $210 million to eligible customers through the Patronage Program, the largest amount ever distributed in their history. Brock Burcham, Regional Vice President Agricultural Lending, mentions some of the ways Patronage returns benefit customers and Farm Credit Mid-America.

Some important deadlines are looming for farmers wanting to join the nearly 2,000 already signed up for the H2Ohio water quality program. To date, over 1 million acres have Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans, a key component of H2Ohio. This week, we visit with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Dorothy Pelanda, to find out more about the initiative, and other important items, like food security and their work with county fairs, that fall under the purview of ODA. 00:00 - Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda discusses the success of H2Ohio in northwest Ohio and how her agency has helped farmers through the recent challenges in Ohio's food supply chain. 16:50 - The Ohio Dairy Action Group is taking what are have learned from industry experts and created policy to help dairy farmers across the state remain viable. Ohio Farm Bureau's Brandon Kern has the details. 23:50 - In a new series of “To the Beat of Agriculture” segments, we highlight Ohio Farm Bureau state trustees. 32:20 - The Ohio State University is the lead university partner of a multimillion-dollar NASA-funded effort to develop a new generation of commercially based, human-occupied space stations. OSU's John M. Horack, Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace Policy and lead researcher for the Starlab collaboration and Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering explain the project's mission and how their university got involved.

Our friends from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) join us on this week's episode of Cultivating Convos to talk about their H2Ohio efforts! An exciting grant opportunity is opening soon in the Ohio River Basin to continue important water quality work through the creation and restoration of wetlands. An informational webinar is scheduled for February 28 to learn all about this opportunity. Check it out on the H2Ohio website.

This week's episode is all about water quality. We talk with an ODA H2Ohio team leader, and with a H2Ohio Putnam county farmer who plays many roles in the conservation and water quality world. Launched by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019, H2Ohio is a comprehensive water quality initiative that is working to strategically address serious water issues that have been building in Ohio for decades. Today, we dive in to learn about what farmers have been doing to reduce nutrient runoff, and how well the program has taken hold across the state. Visit the H2Ohio website to learn more.

This week, we're looking at some innovative new technology aimed at both preventing, and cleaning up toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. This is not only designed to protect swimmers and boaters on the Great Lake, but is also important to keep drinking water safe for nearly three million people in Northeast Ohio. Listen now for our interview with Lake Erie Commission President, Joy Mulinex, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson, Heidi Griesmer. In addition, we'll find out more about H2Ohio water improvement projects going on statewide, including several either in, or close to Summit County. Listen now for our interview with Lake Erie Commission President, Joy Mulinax, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson, Heidi Griesmer.

This week, we're looking at some innovative new technology aimed at both preventing, and cleaning up toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. This is not only designed to protect swimmers and boaters on the Great Lake, but is also important to keep drinking water safe for nearly three million people in Northeast Ohio. Listen now for our interview with Lake Erie Commission President, Joy Mulinex, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson, Heidi Griesmer. In addition, we'll find out more about H2Ohio water improvement projects going on statewide, including several either in, or close to Summit County. Listen now for our interview with Lake Erie Commission President, Joy Mulinax, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson, Heidi Griesmer.

This week on Cultivating Convos we talk about another very important topic - water quality! We chat with H2Ohio program manager and a Northwest Ohio producer to learn about what farmers are doing to improve water quality and how the H2Ohio initiative is growing. To learn more about H2Ohio, visit the H2Ohio website.

Launched by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019, H2Ohio is a comprehensive water quality initiative that is addressing serious water issues that have been building in Ohio for decades. Areas of concern include harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie caused by phosphorus runoff from farm fertilizer, wastewater, and home sewage treatment systems due to aging infrastructure, and lead contamination from old water pipes and fixtures. H2Ohio was first funded by the Ohio General Assembly with an investment of $172 million in the 2020-2021 state budget, which allowed the program to rollout to 14 counties in the Maumee River Watershed. Additional funding in the latest budget means the program is expanding. On this Our Ohio Weekly, find out what H2Ohio means for the state's agriculture sector. 00:00 - Clark Hudson, Program Coordinator for H2Ohio in the Western Lake Erie Basin, gives an update on the water quality initiative. 23:50 - After a series of life-changing events while serving as a U.S. soldier, Matt Schaar took his determination and fortitude from the battlefield to the farm fields. Hear his story “To the Beat of Agriculture.” 32:20 - Dirk Pollitt, Nationwide's VP of Farm Sales and Underwriting shares how you can nominate a deserving ag educator for the Golden Owl Award and Ivory Harlow has the details on the upcoming event, "The Meating" for those interested in the meat processing sector. 42:20 - Honeybees are growing in popularity in Ohio, but what are some things to consider if you are looking to become a beekeeper? Policy Counsel Leah Curtis talks about the basics of beekeeping.

Most of the Cleveland mayoral candidates are opposed to creating an independent police civilian review board. K-12 schools in Northeast Ohio are figuring out how to spend a billion dollars in stimulus money. While it's too early to see results from the H2Ohio program, Lake Erie's harmful algal bloom is expected to be mild this year. J.D. Vance used to admonish Donald Trump's ‘xenophobic' appeals to voters - until he decided to run for Senate. The Cleveland City Planning Commission has approved a “Vision for the Valley” plan to serve as a roadmap for decades of development and investment around an eight-mile section of the Cuyahoga River. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Water quality is an important topic in Ohio, and this year, ODA is doing more to keep Ohio's waters safe for everyone. H2Ohio is expanding into 10 more counties in northwest Ohio! This week, we chat with the H2ohio Program Manager and the Ottawa County District Program Administrator about the expansion and how interested farmers can get involved. Find more out about the H2Ohio Informational Meetings here.

Episode 9 features the July Ohio Field Leader Road Show traveling to Putnam County Ohio and Siebeneck Farms. Dusty is joined by Mark Siebeneck to learn all about their farm, conservation practices, the Farmer Advocate for Conservation Program, the H2Ohio program, and a unique piece of farm equipment that can interseed cover crops while sidedressing corn.

The H2Ohio program is a game changer for Great Lakes conservation. To gain a better understanding of the H2Ohio Program Chris and Don interview Joy Mulinex, Lake Erie Commission Director Office of the Governor. Clark Hutson, Ohio Department of Agriculture, H2Ohio Western Basin Coordinator and Eric Saas from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, H2Ohio program manager. 

This week on Cultivating Convos, we sit down with two farmers from Northwest Ohio who joined the H2Ohio program. They talk about which best practices they're using and the results they're seeing, one year into the program.

We are talking water quality on Cultivating Convos this week! We get the ins and outs of the H2Ohio program, Governor Mike DeWine's initiative to ensure safe and clean water for all Ohioans. You can learn more about the H2Ohio Program here: http://h2.ohio.gov/

Dr. Chris Winslow, Director of Ohio Sea Grant joins Dusty on the podcast to discuss what Ohio Sea Grant is, and how it is connected to H2Ohio. They also discuss the impacts of the algal bloom on Lake Erie, and what actually occurred in 2020 as it relates to agriculture.

Merry Christmas, Ohio! Matt, Kolt, and Dusty are joined by Elizabeth Long from Ag Resources Management (ARM); they talk about end of the year finances. The ugly Christmas sweater game is afoot on this weeks podcast, and this is one for the livestock. See for yourself on the Ohio Ag Net Facebook page. Dusty has two featured audio submissions this week. One with ODNR Director Mary Mertz, on H2Ohio and other projects her department has taken over. The second has ODA Director Dorothy Pelanda, while she spoke at a press conference on the H2Ohio program. From the OCJ & OAN family, to yours, have a safe and wonderful Holiday! 

On this weeks episode we discuss the H2Ohio water quality initiative that was recently unveiled by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine.  The intent of this initiative is to reduce harmful algal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and reduce lead contamination.  We go into detail on a few of the changes that could directly impact the agriculture in Northwest Ohio and in turn lead to a significant decrease in the phosphorus run off that has been shown to be the cause of the toxic algal blooms that have effected the shores of western Lake Erie.