The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship program encourages undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio colleges and universities to pursue degrees in one of the many academic fields that support the future of the soybean industry, including agriculture, business, communication, economics, education, engineering, science and technology. “These scholarships were created to support students who will make an impact… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) invests in agronomic research to keep yields high and pests low. Thanks to funding from the soybean checkoff and The SCN Coalition, Ohio growers can send in up to two soil samples to The Ohio State University to be tested for SCN — free of charge! What is SCN? Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America. It was first identified in Ohio… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) wants Ohio farmers to be on the leading edge of technology, agronomic research and water quality. In a soybean-checkoff-funded project with Ohio Ag Net, Ohio Field Leader is able to do just that. This summer, Field Leader traveled across Ohio and continued its Roadshow program by talking to farmers about their crops and operations. Following the goal to keep farmers up-to-date on leading practices, sharing what other farmers in Ohio… Read More

By Robert Moore, Attorney with the OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program, and David Marrison, OSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator Farm succession planning is the process of transferring the ownership and management of a farm business to the next generation of owners. A farm succession plan, also called a farm transition plan, is a key component of any farm’s overall business management plan. A good plan increases the likelihood of passing a viable… Read More

By Maggie Good, AgOne Program Director Agricultural leaders are generous in their service by giving their time and talents to advance the mission of their organizations. Driven by passion, leaders in our industry make a meaningful impact in the boardroom where decisions are being made that affect farms and family businesses like theirs. This impact becomes even more powerful as they are equipped with the tools needed to lead well. Earlier this year Ohio State’s… Read More