AgCredit Said It

May 20 2024
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Agriculture can be a challenging business. Join a team of experienced ag lenders dedicated to serving the rural community as they interview experts who know the industry inside and out. New episodes are released every first and third Monday of the month. Each show contains insights, advice and must-have information on all things rural living. If you live and work in rural America, and need help understanding topics like agronomy, succession planning, farm security and equipment financing, this show is for you. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more tips and resources between episodes.

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Ep. 59: Farm Energy Management with Eric Romich

May 20 2024 46 mins  
Host Libby Wixtead interviews Eric Romich, an Ohio State University Extension field specialist for energy development. Romich explains how on-farm solar isn’t the only way to make smarter energy choices and discusses funding and incentive opportunities for on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-59-farm-energy-ma

Ep. 58: Embracing Change in the Ohio Poultry Industry with Jim Chakeres

May 06 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews Jim Chakeres, the executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry Association. Chakeres discusses the challenges facing the poultry industry, including disease pressure, particularly avian influenza. Chakeres touches on the importance of biosecurity measures to protect flocks and prevent the spread of diseases. He also

Ep. 57: How Patronage (and Other Association Benefits) Support Farmers and Rural Communities

Apr 15 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young sits down with Dusty Sonnenberg, AgCredit's board chairman, and Brian Ricker, president and CEO of the association, to discuss the importance of patronage and member education in the agriculture industry. They also talk about AgCredit's Mission Fund, which supports local communities, and the Emerge conference, which provides educ

Ep. 56: Insights and Advice from Young Farmers at the 2024 Emerge Experience Conference

Apr 01 2024 30 mins  
Host Phil Young interviews a group of young farmers at the 2024 Emerge Experience conference. The farmers discuss the challenges they face and talk about the importance of having a support system and collaborating with fellow farmers. The farmers mention their mentors, such as their grandfathers, and the value of learning from their experiences. They also discuss how they stay info

Ep. 55: A Look at Ohio’s Growing Sheep Industry with Roger High

Mar 18 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews Roger High, the Executive Director of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association. High discusses his background in the sheep and wool industry and the various roles he has held throughout his career. He also talks about the diversity of the Ohio sheep industry, including commercial operations, purebred breeds, and the g

Ep. 54: How the Ohio Soybean Council and United Soybean Board are Transforming the Soybean Industry with Steve Reinhard

Mar 04 2024 30 mins  
Host Brenna Finnegan is joined by Steve Reinhard, a board member for AgCredit and a farmer from Crawford County, Ohio. They discuss the Ohio Soybean Council and its function, which includes collecting checkoff funds from soybean farmers and using them for promotion, education, and research in the soybean industry. Reinhard also highlights various products made from soybeans, touche

Ep. 53: State of the Market: Farm Real Estate, Equipment and Auctions with Luke Schrader

Feb 19 2024 29 mins  
Host Phil Young interviews Luke Schrader of Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company to discuss farm real estate values, farm equipment values, auctions, and the future of the industry. Luke shares his background in the real estate and auction business and talks about the team at Schrader Real Estate & Auction. They discuss the current state of farm real estate values and the equipme

Ep. 52: From DBAs to Corporations: Decoding Farm Business Structures with Ryan Conklin

Feb 05 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews attorney Ryan Conklin about the different types of entities farmers can use to structure their farms. They discuss sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. They also touch on the importance of having an operating agreement or partnership agreement in place,

Ep. 51: Educational Farm Programs to Take Advantage of with Eric Richer and Bruce Clevenger

Jan 15 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams chats with Bruce Clevenger and Eric Richer to discuss various programs and workshops offered by the Ohio State University Extension to support farmers in areas such as farm record keeping, farm management, grain marketing, and farm transition planning. They highlight the Farm On Farm Financial Management course, which is a self-p

Ep. 50: Four Farm-Related Resolutions to Steal in the New Year

Jan 01 2024 24 mins  
It’s the 50th episode of AgCredit Said It! In this milestone episode, the hosts get together to discuss their resolutions for the new year. Tune in to hear what suggestions each of our hosts has for farmers and how you can set goals and create plans to work towards success in your operation in the new year! Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-50-four-farm-related-resolu