By: Courtney Heiser A flood of emotions filled the Lucas Oil Stadium as the lights dimmed and sea of blue cheered during the final session of the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. Twenty-five candidates nervously anticipated the moment they would hear their name called to serve on the 2019–20 National FFA Organization officer team. After the election of four regional vice presidents and the national secretary, 20 candidates remained, including Kolesen McCoy,… Read More

For an unusual year that included unprecedented weather and continuing trade issues, the 2019 Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium attempted to capture the challenges that farmers faced in the last 12 months and provide information that will help farmers prepare for 2020. Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Dorothy Pelanda opened the meeting with remarks about what is coming down the pipeline at ODA. “We have an obligation to think about future generations and doing what’s… Read More

At their December board meeting, the Ohio Soybean Association Board elected new board leadership. Learn a little more about the farmers who will be leading OSA in 2020. President Ryan Rhoades Q: What are you most excited for OSA to work on in 2020? A: There are so many potential answers but I have to go with trade because of the dollars left (or taken off) on the table for farmers in Ohio. Q:… Read More