Agronomy and Farm Management

Episode 177 – Transitioning to Organic Grain Production Part 2

We continue our discussion with Eric Richer [https://agnr.osu.edu/people/eric-richer], OSUE Field Specialist, by digging into more hurdles of organic grain production. From nitrogen sources to paperwork, we take a realistic look what farmers can expect in an organic system compared to conventional. To dive deeper into this topic, we recommend attending the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference January 7-8. For more details, visit: https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference [https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference].

Episode 176 – Transitioning to Organic Grain Production Part 1

Transitioning to organic production is not a consideration farmers can take lightly. The intensive management, restrictions on inputs and changes in marketing must be well understood. To help us wrap our heads around that process, Eric Richer [https://agnr.osu.edu/people/eric-richer], OSUE Farm Management Field Specialist, joins us to dive into the opportunities and challenges organic production presents in Ohio. To dive deeper into this topic, we recommend attending the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference January 7-8. For more details, visit: https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference [https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference].

Episode 175 – Pasture Renovation

To renovate or not to renovate? That is the question many pasture managers face, especially after two dry summers. With a large commitment of time and money, it is a question that should be carefully considered. To help us do so, Dr. Emma Matcham [https://hcs.osu.edu/our-people/dr-emma-matcham], State Specialist for Integrated Forage Systems, walks us through the process from start to finish. We consider stand evaluation, timing, seeding methods and more as we discuss the nuances farmers face in making this decision. Additional resources: Giving new life to tired pastures: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0159 [https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0159] Forage management after drought and a tough growing season: https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-36 [https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2025-36] Ohio Agronomy Guide: https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/ohio-agronomy-guide-16th-edition/ [https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/ohio-agronomy-guide-16th-edition/]

Episode 174 – Crop Inputs, Farmland Values/Rents, Tax Law – 2025 & Looking Ahead

This episode comes to you from the 2025 Farm Science Review at Ask the Expert, where Bruce sits down with Barry Ward, Leader, Production Business Management & Director, Income Tax Schools at The Ohio State University, to discuss his thoughts on Crop Inputs, Farmland Values/Rents, Tax Law – 2025 & Looking Ahead.

Episode 173 – All in on Harvest Data – Part 2

We continue our discussion with Dr. John Fulton [https://fabe.osu.edu/our-people/john-fulton] on how to increase the reliability of harvest data. This time we focus on the in-field practices. With bigger machines, it is getting more difficult to collect high res data. Tune in for recommendations on things such as how long passes should be and more to increase the quality of your yield data. For more resources on harvest data, visit: https://digitalag.osu.edu/precision-ag/research-focuses/harvest-technologies [https://digitalag.osu.edu/precision-ag/research-focuses/harvest-technologies].