﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 12 May 2026 18:59:07 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Ohio Ag Connection</title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1267</link><atom:link href="https://ohioagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1267" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Office Live Roundtable to Discuss Farm Bill 2026 Updates]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/farm-office-live-roundtable-to-discuss-farm-bill-2026-updates</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers, agricultural professionals, and rural stakeholders are invited to join a Farm Office Live roundtable focused on Farm Bill 2026. The discussion will be part of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/farm-office-live-roundtable-to-discuss-farm-bill-2026-updates</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-157319]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ohio State Fair Opens Entries for Fine Creative and Youth Arts]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-state-fair-opens-entries-for-fine-creative-and-youth-arts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Ohio State Fair has officially opened entries for its wide range of arts competitions, offering artists, creators, and young participants an opportunity to showcase their ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-state-fair-opens-entries-for-fine-creative-and-youth-arts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-157316]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[BVD Virus Control Remains Major Challenge for Cattle Farmers]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/bvd-virus-control-remains-major-challenge-for-cattle-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is a major disease affecting cattle worldwide. It impacts the reproductive, respiratory, and digestive systems, leading to reduced productivity ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/bvd-virus-control-remains-major-challenge-for-cattle-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156884]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Grazing Practices Help Farmers Manage Unpredictable Grass Growth]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/smart-grazing-practices-help-farmers-manage-unpredictable-grass-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Managing grazing land is not about following a fixed system, but about understanding how grass grows and responding to changing conditions. Different grazing methods exist, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/smart-grazing-practices-help-farmers-manage-unpredictable-grass-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156700]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Strong Cattle Markets Encourage Better Planning and Risk Management]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/strong-cattle-markets-encourage-better-planning-and-risk-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The spring season has brought changing weather conditions, making farming unpredictable. As Mark Twain once said, “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/strong-cattle-markets-encourage-better-planning-and-risk-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156697]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Farmer Grant Supports Agricultural Growth and Business Expansion]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/new-farmer-grant-supports-agricultural-growth-and-business-expansion</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Starting and growing a farm business can be challenging, especially for new farmers. Financial support programs play an important role in helping farmers explore new ideas ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/new-farmer-grant-supports-agricultural-growth-and-business-expansion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156468]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Renewable Lubricants Marks 35 Years of Sustainable Manufacturing Growth]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/renewable-lubricants-marks-35-years-of-sustainable-manufacturing-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Renewable Lubricants recently celebrated 35 years of manufacturing environmentally friendly and food-grade lubricants. The company marked this special milestone with visits ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/renewable-lubricants-marks-35-years-of-sustainable-manufacturing-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156467]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ohio Farm Bureau ExploreAg Camps Offer Free Career Learning Experiences]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-farm-bureau-exploreag-camps-offer-free-career-learning-experiences</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will once again host ExploreAg Camps this summer, offering free educational experiences for high school students across the state. These camps are ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-farm-bureau-exploreag-camps-offer-free-career-learning-experiences</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156284]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ohio State Research Studies Planting Depth for Early Soybean Success]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-state-research-studies-planting-depth-for-early-soybean-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 New research from The Ohio State University is examining how planting depth can improve early-season soybean performance. Conducted by the College of Food, Agricultural, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-state-research-studies-planting-depth-for-early-soybean-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156282]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ODPA Annual Golf Outing Returns to Orrville This June]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/odpa-annual-golf-outing-returns-to-orrville-this-june</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Registration is now open for the 9th Annual ODPA Golf Outing, returning to the Pines Golf Club in Orrville, Ohio. The popular event will take place on Friday, June 26, and is ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/odpa-annual-golf-outing-returns-to-orrville-this-june</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-156218]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Ways to Assess Pasture Damage]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/smart-ways-to-assess-pasture-damage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Pasture producers often face a difficult decision after challenging weather conditions: should they repair damaged pastures, fully renovate them, or allow time for recovery. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/smart-ways-to-assess-pasture-damage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155598]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Brent Sohngen Named Distinguished University Professor at Ohio State]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/brent-sohngen-named-distinguished-university-professor-at-ohio-state</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University has announced that Brent Sohngen has been named a Distinguished University ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/brent-sohngen-named-distinguished-university-professor-at-ohio-state</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155401]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ohio Sees Sharp Spring Weather Swings from Flooding to Drought]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-sees-sharp-spring-weather-swings-from-flooding-to-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Spring weather conditions in Ohio have been highly variable, creating challenges for farmers across the state. Northern Ohio has experienced continued wet conditions over ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-sees-sharp-spring-weather-swings-from-flooding-to-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155119]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ohio Farmers Diversify Income Through Innovation and Enterprise]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-farmers-diversify-income-through-innovation-and-enterprise</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Across Ohio, small farms are responding to changing agricultural markets by diversifying their income sources. Rather than relying on a single crop or enterprise, families ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/ohio-farmers-diversify-income-through-innovation-and-enterprise</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155080]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agri Law Summit 2026 Brings Legal Experts Together]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/agri-law-summit-2026-brings-legal-experts-together</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Agri Law Summit 2026 is a professional conference dedicated to addressing the legal needs of agriculture and farm-related businesses. 

 Hosted by the OSU Agricultural and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/agri-law-summit-2026-brings-legal-experts-together</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155012]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Understanding Ohio Agricultural Sales Tax Exemption]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/understanding-ohio-agricultural-sales-tax-exemption</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Understanding whether a farm purchase qualifies for Ohio’s agricultural sales tax exemption can be challenging. Ohio law begins with a simple rule: all retail purchases are ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/understanding-ohio-agricultural-sales-tax-exemption</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-155005]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Monitoring Feedlot Margins Remains Critical During 2026]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/monitoring-feedlot-margins-remains-critical-during-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 As 2026 continues, cattle producers are encouraged to take time to review the financial health of the beef feedlot sector. Recent updates to cattle feeding return estimates ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/monitoring-feedlot-margins-remains-critical-during-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-154548]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Quarterly Report Shows Fewer Heifers on Feed]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/quarterly-report-shows-fewer-heifers-on-feed</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A recent quarterly cattle report provides a clearer picture of current livestock supply conditions in the United States. The data shows that total cattle on feed inventories ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/quarterly-report-shows-fewer-heifers-on-feed</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-154547]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Silvopasture Offers Smarter Sustainable Grazing]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/silvopasture-offers-smarter-sustainable-grazing</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Weather patterns in many grazing regions have become increasingly unpredictable. Unseasonably wet springs followed by late summer and fall droughts have made pasture recovery ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/silvopasture-offers-smarter-sustainable-grazing</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-154486]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Mineral Strategies for Healthier Cows]]></title><link>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/spring-mineral-strategies-for-healthier-cows</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Spring is an important and busy season for cattle producers. As winter ends, pastures begin to grow, temperatures rise, and calving is often underway. While forage quality ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://ohioagconnection.com/news/spring-mineral-strategies-for-healthier-cows</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0d0558f2-f167-4539-a1b0-2e44a06595d8-154483]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>