In this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Joel Penhorwood sits down with Nick Sheets, founder of Henmick Farm & Brewery in Delaware. Nick shares the story of transforming his family's century-old farm into a thriving brewery and community destination. From the rustic charm of the 1860s barn to the commitment to locally sourced ingredients, Henmick offers…

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, th…

Show season is upon us, and Roger High of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (and a noted livestock judge himself) joins several members of the Ohio Ag Net team for a unique discussion about the trends - both differences and similarities - between commercial and show livestock. Ohio Ag Net's Jeff Reese and Joel Penhorwood, each with unique expe…

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 …

Do you know who Ohio's "corn model" is? According to Matt Reese in this week’s Ohio Ag Net Podcast, that model is Tyler Drewes of Wood County, a corn producer and the president of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. Matt and Tyler catch up at the 2025 Celebration of Ohio Corn & Wheat on Feb. 4 to discuss crop genetics, grower adaptability, a…

In this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese catches up with newly-elected Ohio Farmers Union President Bryn Bird. They talk cross-country moves, diverse vegetable production, and family farming. Bird also shares what the union is advocating on behalf of farmers for, including strengthening regional food systems and farms. Featured audio includes…

The Commodity Classic brings together some of the biggest names in agriculture, and this episode takes you on a virtual tour of the trade show floor. Ohio Ag Net’s Dusty Sonnenberg and Joe Everett catch up with industry leaders to hear the latest on everything from crop protection and seed innovation to ag lending and equipment advancements. Whethe…

The annual Commodity Classic is a big deal for agriculture, bringing together voices from across the industry to talk about what lies ahead. In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Farm Director Dusty Sonnenberg brings you insights from the recent Commodity Classic 2025, featuring updates from a wide range of key agricultural commodity organiza…

Pork, pork, and more pork on this week’s Ohio Ag Net Podcast! Getting updates from the recent Ohio Pork Congress, Matt Reese talks with Ohio Pork Council President Nathen Schroeder from Putman County and Josh Scramlin with the National Pork Producers Council for an entertaining and insightful discussion on all things impacting hog farmers. Addition…

This week, the Ohio Ag Net Podcast brings you coverage from Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital, where Matt Reese catches up with Ohio Farm Bureau Trustee Vince Untied of Muskingum County and Evan Callicoat, OFBF Director of State Policy. More insights from the event come from Whitney Bowers, OFBF Director of State Policy and Grassroots Engage…

In this week’s episode, hosts Matt Reese and Joe Everett sit down with Clint and Joe Nester of Nester Ag, LLC in Williams County to discuss how excess soil fertility can be depreciated for tax savings after purchasing farmland. Also in this episode: Joel Penhorwood catches up with Wendy Osborn of Ohio Corn & Wheat to recap the latest corn and wheat…

This week’s Ohio Ag Net Podcast features an update from the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association with OCA President Mark Goecke of Allen County and Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Also featured is Alyssa Heldman, student coordinator for Night for Young Professionals, followed by Taylor Embry of AgHires with insights for job…

This week’s Ohio Ag Net Podcast takes you inside the Ohio Agribusiness Association Conference, featuring conversations with OABA President & CEO Melinda Witten and Board Chair Grant Gates on key legislative wins and the impact of Trump-era tariffs. Dusty Sonnenberg catches up with Tadd Nicholson for an update on E15, while Matt Reese brings insight…

This week, the Ohio Ag Net Podcast takes a closer look at the Winchester Farm Exchange, a farm-to-table grocery store featuring products from over 50 local vendors. Hosts visit with Trish Preston, co-owner of Winchester Farm Exchange, and vendors Derek Schmitt of Schmitt Farms in Fairfield County and Sarah Ison of Flourish and Roam in Clermont Coun…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese reflects on the trials and triumphs of the 2024 growing season with insights from Nathan Brause of Crawford County and Glenn Lackey of Athens County at the Ohio No-Till Conference. Dale Minyo sits down with Luke Crumley of Ohio Corn & Wheat to discuss the organization's 2025 public policy prior…

What would you do if you got a direct message on Instagram, and it said, “Would you like to be on a Japanese TV show?” A. Delete it B. Ignore it C. Sure! I’d love to be on a Japanese TV show! Chances are most people would overwhelmingly choose A or B. Last February, OCJ columnist Shelly Detwiler read the first line of this exact message and her fir…

In the first Ohio Ag Net Podcast of 2025, DustySonnenberg takes a look back at the work done by the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off in 2024. Dusty visits with Steve Reinhard, an Ohio soybean farmer that just finished his term serving as Chairman of the United Soybean Board. Dustyand Steve discuss some of the important work of the USB, cr…

Celebrate the season with this heartwarming and informative Christmas episode! Matt Reese chats with Kayleigh Keller of Keller Meats in Medina County about organizing a supply convoy to help those devastated by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, an inspiring story of generosity and resilience. Shelly Detwiler shares festive Christmas recipes to br…

Join Matt and Dusty as they spotlight innovative farming practices and stewardship across Ohio. Leon Klopfenstein of Paulding County shares his journey to earning the Ohio No-Till Council 2024 No-Till Farmer of the Year award, focusing on enhancing soil health in challenging conditions. Rob Davis of Reclaimed Tree Farm in Harrison County, the 2024 …

On this week's podcast, Matt Reese sits down with Dave Keener, farm manager at Timbuk Farms in Licking County, home of the Canaan Fir Tree Company. Keener shares insights into one of Ohio’s unique farms that takes Christmas trees from seed all the way to retail. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge discusses the Operation Evergre…

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese talks with Brian Baldridge, director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, about the critical issue of farmland preservation in Ohio and its impact on the future of agriculture. Do recent exceptions to farmland easements made with good intentions open up loopholes down the road? They explore the top…

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 ins…

For many in Ohio agriculture, 2024 has been a particularly challenging year. As harvest wraps up and the season of thankfulness draws near, 2024 has offered plenty for farmers to reflect on, learn from and pray about. Please do not overlook the power of prayer in a year such as this. On this week’s Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese talks with Pastor …

This week’s podcast features Matt Reese talking with Anna Moeller, Ohio FFA President, Ryan Bowsher, State Vice President at Large, and Jayden Hicks, State Vice President At Large at last week’s National FFA Convention. Featured audio includes: FFA Star Farmer Landon Haney, 20203-24 National FFA officer Morgan Anderson, newly elected 2024-25 nation…

In Episode 369 we take a look at Ohio's rich agricultural history through the lense of some Century Farms. Matt Reese highlights some history from his family's farm in Hancock County. Matt also talks with Jeff McKanna and family in Putam County, and Geoff Mavis about his Century Farm, the conservation efforts and preservation efforts he has underta…