Adam Keil is the Managing Director of the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) and has over 20 years of experience in his field. How did the SWOF begin and what were the initial goals? The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) began in 2019 with a small pilot scale… Read More
The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) has launched a new website for Ohio farmers interested in learning more about carbon programs. The site will help farmers answer common carbon-related questions, compare carbon programs available in Ohio and compile the questions they need to consider before enrolling in a program. Interested farmers… Read More
The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) applauds Gov. Mike DeWine’s investment of $100 million for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s share of the H2Ohio program in his recently announced budget proposal. These funds will help farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin continue to implement best management practices that prevent nutrient… Read More
The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) is an innovative collaboration of agricultural, conservation, environmental and research communities formed in early 2019 to strategically address Ohio’s water quality issues. Specifically, OACI will establish a baseline understanding of current conservation and nutrient management efforts on farm fields and build farmer… Read More
Recent comments by the mayor of Toledo have prompted corn, soybean and wheat farmers throughout Ohio to invite him to witness for himself their hard work and significant investments to protect water quality. For example, last month, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz told WTOL 11 that Toledo’s water has been “polluted for… Read More
As an Ohioan, I appreciate the things that make our state unique including the businesses and recreational opportunities afforded by Lake Erie. As a farmer, I appreciate that agriculture is an integral part of our state’s economy and a large part of our history. Most Ohio farms are steeped in… Read More
Dear friends, The seriousness of the water quality issue as it pertains to Ohio agriculture has never been greater than it is right now. With the recent passage of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights (LEBOR), Lake Erie has now been granted the same legal rights normally reserved for a… Read More
In March, Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) board members traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for issues crucial to the soybean industry. The visit coincided with the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) board meeting. OSA board members who traveled to D.C. included Scott Metzger, OSA president and Ross County farmer; Ryan Rhoades,… Read More
The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) and Ohio Soybean Association today expressed support for Gov. Mike DeWine’s approach to improve water quality and protect the long-term sustainability of family farms in Ohio. The administration’s proposed H2Ohio initiative includes significant resources for the implementation of best management practices, such… Read More