Agricultural advocates and community leaders are essential to the future of agriculture. The American Soybean Association(ASA) DuPont Young Leader Program strives to identify new and aspiring leaders and provide them with opportunities to enhance their skills and network with fellow growers. The current class brings together representatives from 23 states and Canada including an Ohio farm couple, Dan and Cindy Sturgill of Miami County. “The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is proud to have Dan and… Read More

Fourth generation farmer, Adam Agle is no stranger to the long days and hard work it takes to be a successful farmer. The Clark County native has been farming since 1999 when he was just 18 years-old; and has since built up his own farm on the backside of the original family farm where he works along with his dad and uncle to raise row crops on a combined 3000 acres. Many young farmers are… Read More

By the time spring is in the air, a weed management plan should be decided and ready to put into action. However, issues that arise throughout the growing season may require some tweaks and a new plan for the next growing season. Mark Loux, a weed scientist at The Ohio State University, offers advice on managing the weed situation on any farm. It Starts in the Fall Fall is a good time to scout new… Read More

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have been gaining attention in the mainstream media in recent years as hobbyists, researchers and entrepreneurs push to find the best uses and legal practices for the now popular devices. The concept has been around for nearly a century, and it seems the technology, affordability and demand have finally come together, piquing the interest of many model plane hobbyists and specialty tech companies looking to create a niche in… Read More

The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) is disseminating the results of a research project, “Heavier Semis: A Good Idea?” – a study analyzing the likely results of expanding semi weight limits over the federal highway system. The study is an update of an earlier 2009 report that analyzes the impact of increasing semi weight limits on federal roads and bridges from an 80,000 lbs., five axle configuration to a 97,000 lbs., six axle configuration on: 1.)… Read More