COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 150 (SB 150) yesterday, which will require one farmer per farm operation to be certified to apply fertilizer. The bill will now move to the Ohio House for consideration. “The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) take the issue of water quality in our state very seriously and began actively working with legislators on SB 150 since it was… Read More

Soybeans continually prove to have a variety of uses. Located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, EnviroFlight, LLC has taken the use of soy to a whole new level. Diminishing fish stocks coupled with increased global demand has resulted in a 400 percent increase in fishmeal’s price over the last 20 years. This statistic is part of what drove Glen Courtright to begin his adventure with commercially rearing black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to… Read More

Kerrick Wilson started with 200 acres of soybeans, hay and corn when he was just a senior in high school. Since then, his story and love for farming has unfolded. Kerrick became familiar with the Beck’s Young Farm Leader Program and decided it would be a great addition to the next chapter of his life.  “I chose to apply for the Beck’s Young Farm Leader Program to get more involved with… Read More

In a vote   of 417 to 3, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform   and Development Act (WRRDA). The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) supports the   bill, and congratulates House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee   leadership following its passage. “OSA   applauds the recent passage of the WRRDA bill and commends Chairman Shuster   and Ranking member Rahall, as well as Subcommittee Chairman Gibbs and Ranking  … Read More

WORTHINGTON, Ohio – The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) recently welcomed Barry McGraw as the new Director of Product Development & Commercialization. Tom Fontana, former OSC Director of New Use Development will take on a new role as Director of Research & Education. As Director of Product Development & Commercialization, McGraw will lead OSC’s new use program. This includes exploring opportunities for new soy technologies and the commercialization of new products into the marketplace. Read More