It is a busy time of year for Ohio's largest farm organization. Between Ohio Farm Bureau's annual meeting, the American Farm Bureau convention and Young Agriculture Professionals Winter Leadership Experience, OFBF's new director of media relations has hit the ground running. Get an update from Ryan Matthews on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast.

Plus, finding new uses and markets for U.S. soybeans is top of mind for the United Soybean Board. Here about some of USB's latest work from their director, Carla Schultz.

Then, the Ohio Soybean Council is preparing for another Night for Young Professionals event, this time in Wooster, to share the agricultural opportunities available to students and prepare them for their next step of their careers. Hear from one of the students helping to put the agenda together on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

From the Farm Bill to trade, labor and year-round E15, there is a lot of policy work being done on behalf of farmers across the country. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, we hear from American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, about the policy to-do list for 2026.

Then, Scott Higgins with the Ohio Dairy Producers Association talks with Joel Penhorwood about getting whole milk back in schools and what that means along the supply chain from the farmers to the kids.

And Dusty Sonnenberg catches up with OSU's Garth Ruff about the upcoming Winter Beef Meetings and the topics that will be shared to get producers ready for a successful 2026.

As we head into a new year, risk management planning is critical for every operation, and now is the time to have those crucial conversations with crop insurance providers. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ty Higgins and Farm Credit Mid-America Insurance Officer, Lindsey Schwinn discuss the important questions you should be asking to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions customized to your operation's needs, and explore the tools offered by Farm Credit Mid-America.

Then, there were a number of positive policies passed in 2025 that will benefit corn and wheat farmers, but the challenges remaining within agriculture means that there is even more work to do in 2026. Ohio Corn and Wheat's Luke Crumley gives a full policy update.