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September 30, 2016

Farmers are natural innovators, always seeking a better or more efficient way to manage their farms. Work on the farm never seems to have a stopping point; tasks simply change with the seasons. With more farmers investing in on-farm grain storage in recent years, this fall season finds many farmers analyzing energy costs and the effectiveness of their grain drying systems and other heating systems, such as temperature regulated confinement buildings. Converting farm operations to… Read More

September 2, 2016

Two technologies recently developed through Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff collaborations have achieved ‘finalist’ designations for the R&D 100 Awards, with winners to be announced in November. Both technologies, Soy-PK Resin and Bio-YIELD bioreactor, leverage the natural properties of soybeans to increase the sustainability and improve health in modern industries. Since the early 1990s, OSC has engaged in public and private collaborations that encourage rapid commercialization of new commercial and industrial uses of… Read More

August 30, 2016

In an effort to promote the work that Ohio farmers are doing to protect water quality, Ohio Corn & Wheat and the Ohio Soybean Council are inviting all farmers to participate in a #ProtectingWater social media project. “It’s time to change the conversation about water in Ohio and really show what farmers are doing on their farms to protect water quality,” said Chad Kemp, Preble County farmer and president of the Ohio Corn & Wheat… Read More

August 3, 2016

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) today announced that Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) has been named one of two Legislators of the Year in recognition of his tireless work on Trade Promotion Authority. “TPA is a priority for OSA and Ohio soybean farmers,” said Adam Graham, OSA president and soybean farmer from Logan County. “We thank Congressman Tiberi for his dedication to seeing TPA through, as well as his continued support for farmers and Ohio’s number… Read More

July 19, 2016

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) today announced that State Representative Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) has been named one of two Legislators of the Year thanks to his commitment to a science-based approach to water quality policy in Ohio. “Ensuring that Ohio farmers are a part of the water quality discussion and that any and all policies are science-based is a top priority for OSA,” said Adam Graham, OSA president and soybean farmer from Logan County. “Representative… Read More