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Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau discusses this year's crops, and how tariffs are affecting farmers

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, we are live from the Emerge Experience with special guest Ty Higgins from Ohio Farm Bureau. Join us as we delve into the critical issues facing farmers today, from financial stress and mental health to the latest in agricultural policy. Ty shares his expertise on the importance of unified messaging, the role of Farm Bureau in supporting Ohio's diverse agricultural community, and the collaborative efforts to address farm stress through the Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new to the industry, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of modern farming. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that goes beyond the balance sheet to the heart of farm life.   Show Notes: Ep. 82 From Farm Stress to Policy Success with Ty Higgins | AgCredit   Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram   Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

In this thought-provoking episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese is joined by Ty Higgins of Ohio Farm Bureau and Melanie Wilt of Shift•ology Communication and Clark County Commissioner. Together, they dive into the concept of echo chambers—what they are, how they affect us, and the implications for agriculture, media, and beyond. From a tragic community crisis in Springfield to Chihuahua anecdotes and family holiday debates, the trio explores how differing perspectives shape our understanding of the world. They also offer insights on how agriculture can better communicate across divides in an era dominated by curated information and social media algorithms. It's a challenging yet constructive conversation about the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau is headed to DC to work with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to discuss the Farm Bill, Tariffs, and more

Ohio farmers have a lot to think about these days. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Ty Higgins joins Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles to discuss the challenges farmers face as they head into planting season. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler as they discuss the latest on marijuana changes, uncertainties for the CHIPS Act and its effect on the Intel project, possible Medicaid changes and more.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau gives us the final report, talks about the Farm Bill, but also discusses the results of the Farm Stress survey

In this week's episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt and Dusty are joined by Dee Jepsen from Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau, to discuss the Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance's first farm stress survey results. The conversation dives into the survey's insights and what they mean for Ohio farmers' mental health and resilience. Also in this episode: Dale talks with Shane Kellogg about the role of biodiesel and its benefits to Ohio agriculture. Matt chats with Devin Dye of Dye Real Estate and Land Co. for a look into farmland price trends and the market factors at play. Matt catches up with Garth Ruff from OSU Extension to cover alternative feed options for livestock this winter after the challenging growing season. Tune in for these stories and more in this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast!

In this enriching episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, host Mark Jewell engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ty Higgins from the Ohio Farm Bureau. Higgins shares his seasoned insights on the importance of intentionality, goal-setting, and effective communication within the agricultural realm. The discussion covers his personal journey from a farm broadcasting career to his current role and emphasizes the critical role of storytelling in agriculture.Throughout the episode, Higgins elaborates on the significance of leveraging social media to foster connections and tell authentic agricultural stories. He underscores that platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are vital tools to communicate with consumers, debunk myths, and promote transparency in the ag industry. Moreover, Higgins highlights the importance of personal branding, not only for individuals but also for companies aiming to attract and retain top talent.The latter part of the conversation explores leadership and cultural dynamics within organizations. Higgins stresses adaptability, understanding the younger workforce, and nurturing an environment that encourages growth and innovation. Real-life examples, including his notable #TenGallonChallenge initiative, illustrate Higgins' commitment to agricultural advocacy and community support. Additionally, he discusses key leadership traits such as vulnerability and patience, essential for driving meaningful change and fostering a collaborative work culture.Key Takeaways:Setting Goals: Ty Higgins emphasizes the importance of writing down and setting specific goals to maintain intentionality and focus in both personal and professional life.Leveraging Social Media: Utilizing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is crucial for agriculture professionals to communicate with consumers and promote transparency.Personal Branding: Establishing a personal brand can significantly enhance career opportunities and organizational visibility in the ag industry.Understanding Culture: Appreciating the values and motivations of the younger workforce is essential for attracting and retaining top talent in today's agribusiness landscape.Vulnerability in Leadership: Being open to new experiences and showing vulnerability are key components for growth and effective leadership.Notable Quotes:Ty Higgins: "For me, it's setting goals right. Every morning I wake up, I set a goal or goals for that day."Ty Higgins: "I think that if you put yourself out there, no one tells your story like you do."Ty Higgins: "I fully believe that when I was hired to work for Ohio Farm Bureau, my social media presence was a major factor."Mark Jewell: "Intentional leaders attract great talent. What's the number of people standing in line to come work for you?"Ty Higgins: "Vulnerability is a catalyst for growth. Supporting those who put themselves out there and pushing people out of their comfort zone helps everyone expand their potential."Tune into the full episode to glean deeper insights into Ty Higgins' expert views on leadership, personal branding, the importance of social media in agriculture, and the evolving dynamics of workplace culture. Stay tuned for more enlightening content from the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau gives us the latest update on the crops as well as hay, and where you can get it to feed cattle

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with a look at the grain and financial markets at midweek with Jim Emter from Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we have a conversation with Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, about the need to get a new Farm Bill done, this election cycle and much more. In Segment Three, we get an update on exceptional drought conditions in Ohio and more with Ty Higgins, Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau. Then in Segment Four, we get perspective on the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris from Tuesday night as Tevi Troy, Senior Fellow and Presidential historian with the Bipartisan Policy Center joins us for a conversation.  

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau discusses the Ohio Drought monitor's historic data, the drought's impact on crops and livestock plus, options for farmer's that will see them through

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau gives says some crops are struggling. He also discusses some big news that took place at the Ohio State Fair

Here at the Ohio Ag Net, we love to highlight all the amazing things going on in Ohio Agriculture. But sometimes, especially during this hot season, you just have to let off some steam and talk about the frustrating things. Nothing is left unsaid in this year's summer agriculture rant podcast. Hear from Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net team members, alongside agriculture industry leaders, as they share their thoughts regarding everything from falling commodity prices to environmentalists' perception of agriculture.  Included in this week's podcast: Hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg chat with Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management for Ohio Corn & Wheat, about his summer ag frustrations.  Dale gets a biodiesel update from Scott Fenwick of the Clean Fuels Alliance. Matt interviews farmer and industry leader Ray Von Horn about the 2024 wheat harvest. Joe Everett, farmer and team member, shares his thoughts on falling commodity prices. Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau airs out his frustrations with repetitive attacks on agriculture by anti-agriculture activists.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau has good news about Ohio's crops but he also discusses a new survey to help gauge the mental wellness of Ohio's farmers

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau says some farmers are right on time, but some haven't started yet. Ty also discusses the fact that Farmers' income could drop over the next few years

Ty Higgins is our guest on this week's edition of Speak Easily. Ty is the Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau. A long career of radio, Ty now helps folks understand the importance of farming and travels all around Ohio to advocate for agriculture. He is also a childhood friend of Krista's, so listen for some memories from the past. You can follow Ty on Facebook, as well as get more information at www.ofbf.org. Listen in each week to new episodes of Speak Easily on your favorite podcast network.

Ty Higgins is our guest on this week's edition of Speak Easily. Ty is the Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau. A long career of radio, Ty now helps folks understand the importance of farming and travels all around Ohio to advocate for agriculture. He is also a childhood friend of Krista's, so listen for some memories from the past. You can follow Ty on Facebook, as well as get more information at www.ofbf.org. Listen in each week to new episodes of Speak Easily on your favorite podcast network.

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net and Logan County Farm Bureau president talks with Ty Higgins, senior director of communications and Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau talk about the recent county presidents' Farm Bureau trip to Washington, D.C. They talked about what policy was on the forefront for their time in D.C. such as the Farm Bill and tax reform.  More in this week's podcast:    GrowNextGen: Dale talks with the folks at GrowNextGen about the program in their classroom. Adam Sharp, Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president: Matt talks with Adam about the recent trip to Washington, D.C., and how Ohio Farm Bureau lobbies for Ohio farmers. Becca Waldo, Ashtabula County Farm Bureau president: She talked to Matt about the country farm bureau president trip to D.C., and the importance of sharing your voice to elected officials.    Intro 0:00 GrowNextGen 10:29 Adam Sharp 25:29 Becca Waldo 29:34 Main Conversation, Ty Higgins and Jack Irvin 34:20

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau was in D.C. yesterday and gave a re-cap of that meeting. Also, it's almost time to start working on the crops!

tY Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau explains why the answer is "YES"

We have Ty Higgins on the show.  He just took down the American Royal SCA comp and he is here to run down his process.  So if you are new to the sport of SCA or like Rusty and haven't been around the game for a while, this episode is for you. 

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Rob Leeds of The Ohio State University Extension in Delaware County. They talk about agritourism and the popular rising demand of bringing consumers to the farm. Leeds talks about growing your agritourism business and the importance of them in Ohio and beyond.       More in this week's podcast:  Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association: Matt talks with the OCWGA folks about ethanol and the Farm Bill. As September comes to an end agriculturists are eagerly waiting on a new Farm Bill to be passed.   Ty Higgins, Ohio Farm Bureau: Ty and Joel talk about mental health and agriculture and the importance of breaking the stigma.   Ohio Soybean Association: Patrick Knoff and Brandon Kern talk with Dusty about the U.S. EPA and changes to use of pesticides.     Intro 0:00 Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association 6:36 Ty Higgins, Ohio Farm Bureau 18:35 Ohio Soybean Association 22:51 Main Conversation, Rob Leeds 1:33  

Ty Higgins fro the Ohio Farm Bureau previews the Fall harvest and the Farm Science review happening next week

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau discuuses a National survey that reports prices for certain foods like hot dogs are more expensive than other states

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau discusses the status of some of the crops due to the weeks of no rainfall

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau discusses the current plating season, the bureau's problem with HB1 and it's Mental Health month and Farmers are not immune to it.

A second U.S. District Court ruled to halt the 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. This ruling stops implementation of the rule in 24 states, including Ohio. For this Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visits with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, about what this means for the rule moving forward.

On Wednesday's AOA, Ty Higgins, Sr Director of Communications with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation provided an update on their member's response to the train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Arlan Suderman joined the show in segment 3 to discuss his expectations for Friday's USDA reports and the recent Chinese corn purchases. The show closed with Dean Nelson of Kelley Bean with an update on the dry bean market and what he expects to see for acreage in this upcoming year.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau also discusses an MOU with Farmers and major equipment manufacturers like John Deere. Boxer also discusses the recent shooting in Nashville and has some startling and disturbing facts when it comes to this type of crime. When will it stop?!

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear from four young entrepreneurs on how they have built their personal brands and businesses to leave a lasting legacy. They shared their insights with Ty Higgins during a panel discussion at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience. Expert panelists include Dr. Sarah Ison, Dr. Marissa Hake, Kristin Patterson and Rebecca Dalton.

On this week's podcast Matt and Dusty sit down to chat all things Ohio FFA with Jessica Parrish, Executive Director at The Ohio FFA Foundation, and Hannah Saum, FFA State Vice President. They talk about what to expect this week in Ohio FFA as they celebrate National FFA Week. Matt attended Ag Day at the Capital with Ohio Farm Bureau where Farm Bureau members talked with legislators about important farm topics. At Ag Day at the Capital Matt talked with Brandon Kern, Senior Director of State and National Policy, Amanda Barndt from Wood County, and Jonathan Francis from Madison County. Leah Curtis and Ty Higgins of Ohio Bureau also talk about Current Ag Use Valuation deadline approaching. All this and more on this week's podcast!   00:00 Intro and OCJ/OAN Staff Update 05:20 Brandon Kern - OFBF 11:40 Amanda Barndt - Wood County Farm Bureau 14:53 Jonathan Francis - Madison County Farm Bureau 19:07 CAUV - OFBF 20:56 Back with Ohio FFA

It's a figure that's been tossed around a million times. Less than 2% of the population is involved in agriculture. That means over 98% of Americans don't know much about food production, but they are becoming more and more curious. Telling the story of Ohio agriculture has been a focus for one mainstream media outlet in Ohio. This week on the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, Ty Higgins visits with Spectrum News 1 anchor, Chuck Ringwalt, about a weekly segment that tells the story of Ohio's farmers and rural communities.

The cost of everything is higher, but what is actually causing that? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins talks inflation, supply chain, pandemics and Ukraine with Ohio State's Professor and Andersons Chair of Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Policy, Dr. Ian Sheldon. He also gets a long-term look at energy and the role carbon markets will play on the ag economy and in the competition for land from Ohio State professor, Brent Sohngen.

Weather and labor are two very important aspects of agriculture. What does the future of both look like? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins talks about the weather with Ohio's state climatologist Aaron Wilson, who gives a short and long-term outlook. He also visits with Ohio State Assistant Professor Margaret Jodlowski about the outlook for ag labor and the new look of getting and maintaining a workforce.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Ty Higgins, Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Ty discusses the American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner cost survey

At the end of his term in January 2023, Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07) will be retiring after over a decade in Washington, D.C. Gibbs is the only former state Farm Bureau president to be elected to Congress, and recently Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins made a trip to Gibbs' northeast Ohio farm to visit about his time in public office and how it all started with his involvement in Farm Bureau. 00:00 - Congressman Bob Gibbs shares his Ohio Farm Bureau story and his path to serving in the U.S Congress. 16:50 - Congressman Bob Gibbs talks about his biggest accomplishments while serving in the U.S. Congress and the role reversal of visiting D.C. as a Farm Bureau member to a member of Congress. 23:50 - On the latest “To the Beat of Agriculture”, hear from a West Dayton cattle farmer about his farm to table operation and how a couple of decommissioned golf courses started a non-profit that benefits Ohio Food Banks. 32:20 - Morgan Meyer, Ohio State University Collegiate Farm Bureau President, Megan Roell, Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau President, and Abigail Schwartz, Wright State University Lake Campus Collegiate Young Farmers President talk about why they are involved in Farm Bureau at the collegiate level and what their organizations are doing to get more young people signed up. 42:20 - Solving problems and reducing risk with healthy soils will be the focus of an upcoming Farmer Advocates for Conservation Farmer Networking Event, December 14th in Findlay. Stephanie Singer, the Agriculture Outreach Project Manager with The Nature Conservancy has the event details.

On Wednesday, AOA began with Ty Higgins, Spokesman for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, recapping harvest progress so far and looked ahead to member's concerns for the Farm Bill in the next Congress. Dr. Randall Prather, Distinguished Professor at U of Missouri and head of the Prather Lab discussed his work engineering swine to treat diseases and the expansion that's coming. 

Ty says they got off to a slow start but things seem to be moving up to speed. There are still a lot of questions as inflation continues to hit the US hard!

The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, in which the benefits of a solar project flow to multiple customers such as individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups. To talk more about contracts, liability, taxes and eminent domain around solar energy, Our Ohio Weekly host Ty Higgins brings back Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau's Director of Energy Policy and Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel, Leah Curtis. 00:00 - Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau's Director of Energy Policy and Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel, Leah Curtis talk about community solar leases, how eminent domain fits into the solar discussion and how your tax situation may change if you become involved in a lease. 23:50 - On this week's To the Beat of Agriculture, hear the story of a man, recently crowned a champion, who comes from a family steeped in the rich tradition of auctioneering. 32:20 - The 2022 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee has begun their work of collecting and organizing public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and will present the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December. Ohio Farm Bureau's Senior Director of Policy Development, Dr. Larry Antosch discusses some of the issues the committee will be tackling. 42:20 - Ohio State University Extension is offering up more opportunities for adults and teens to take FREE Mental Health First Aid classes. Bridget Britton, Behavioral Health Field Specialist, Tuscarawas County OSU Extension has the details.

Ty gives us the summer rundown of crops as well as dairy from the past few months

After a two-year hiatus, The great Ohio State Fair is back this week! The 167th edition of the fair will have everything that we are used to when it comes to walks through the barn, the iconic butter cow, some deep-fried food on a stick, concerts, music, Smokey Bear and so much more. It is a very busy time for fair manager Virgil Strickler and assistant manager Alicia Shoults, but they take some time to tell us everything we need to know before getting back to the giant slide, sky glide and foods we have never tried. 00:00 - Virgil Stricker, General Manager of the Ohio State Fair and Alicia Shoults, Assistant General Manager give all of the details of what to see and do when you visit the 167th Ohio State Fair, July 27th through August 7th. 23:50 - On this week's “To the Beat of Agriculture”, hear from a man who left his career to work alongside his father-in-law on the farm. Learn how he became involved in Ohio Farm Bureau and the skills he acquired through Farm Bureau's AgriPOWER program. 32:20 - When you are at the Ohio State Fair, you don't want to miss the Land and Living Building, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau. This year's State Fair interns, Carlie Cluxton, Raegan Feldner and Jacob Zajkowski share what they have been working on for fairgoers to enjoy. 42:20 - The 2022 Dean's Charity Steer Show will be at The Ohio State Fair on August 2nd. Our Ohio Weekly host Ty Higgins and Ohio Farm Bureau president, Bill Patterson will be participating to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Cathann Kress vice president for agricultural administration and dean of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has all the details. Donate to team “Bill and Ty's Excellent Adventure to help generate funds for a very worthy cause. - give.osu.edu/higginspatterson

Ty has the latest AG news and also has a little trash talk for Boxer as the Ohio State Fair approaches

Ty also discusses the 2023 Farm Bill and should there be new adjustments to it due to this year's economy

It's planting season but prices at the pump and other costs are making it difficult but hopefully new legislation can help

Ty discusses the rise in fertilizer prices and HB 95 as well as the 2023 farmers bill

Ty Higgins, from the Ohio Farm Bureau, joined Ray to talk about added stress on farmers during wartime. They discuss inflation, increased demand, and more.

Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation joins the team to share what Ohio Agriculture groups have reccomended be improved on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Dale has reports with United Soybean Chair Steve Rinehard and George Secore of Sunrise Cooperative on Sunrise University. All of that and more thanks to AgriGold!

Ty Higgins joins us (and maybe helps us along) in this weeks episode of the podcast presented by AgriGold. He's here to talk about the upcoming Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting this week. Dusty has updates from the Grain Farmers Symposium from both Jay Truitt and Ben Brown. All of that and more in the podcast presented by AgriGold.

Matt, Dusty and Kolt are joined by Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to talk about Mental Health Month. Ty and Kolt both completed Mental Health First Aid training and discuss how that is beneficial to agriculture. Plus, Dusty catches up with David Myerholtz in the first installment of the Ohio Field Leader Roadshow and Kolt visits with Coy Patton of Bane Welker Equipment discussing the parts shortage. All of that and more powered by AgriGold!