Some see harvest as the end of the growing season, but I see it as a beginning. After all the grain is harvested and the equipment is washed and put away, what do we as farmers do? Start planning for next year’s crop. As you begin to plan for 2022, consider becoming a member of the Ohio Soybean Association. We have recently updated our membership structure to better cater to the ag community, including memberships… Read More

By Scott Gerlt, ASA Economist First quarter U.S. soybean exports reached a record level in 2021 in terms of volume, surpassing the previous record set in 2014. That year remains the only one to have exceeded the first quarter 2021 soybean export value. Strong Chinese demand due to a hog herd recovering from African Swine Fever continued after China had already bought most of Brazil’s soybean supply. As weather delayed Brazil’s 2021 harvest, the U.S. Read More

One of the widely-acknowledged cardinal rules of supply chain management is to avoid putting too many eggs in one basket. When a shipper can access a variety of transportation modes and providers, the more competitive that shipper will often be in serving its domestic or international customers. In the effort to continue promoting a more dynamic and diverse supply chain for U.S. soybean farmers, the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) recently signed an agreement with The… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) applauds the recent passage of the state budget that includes continued funding for H2Ohio and other beneficial policy changes for Ohio soybean farmers. OSA farmer leaders have been working at the Statehouse throughout the budget process to ensure its members voices are heard. “We thank the General Assembly and Gov. DeWine for their continued support of the H2Ohio program,” said Jerry Bambauer, OSA policy committee chair and Auglaize County soybean… Read More

Thanks to checkoff funding, Ohio teachers have great professional events coming up! Th ese free workshops will allow teachers to get the professional development credit they need while gaining a better understanding of the science involved in modern agriculture led by Ohio Soybean Council’s GrowNextGen curriculum. “Experience Food Science: Field to Package” helps teachers learn  more about food science, one of Ohio’s in-demand industries. Th is July 8 workshop will show how the principles of… Read More