farm management

Friday, January 17: Carbon market and agriculture industry trends

| Clifton Martin

Friday, January 17 at Noon we will have our first “Pizza, Pop and Profit” lunch and learn program featuring Mike Estadt who will speak on carbon market trends and impacts to Ohio agriculture.  This is a hybrid program available in person or online through Zoom.  Our onsite location will be 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville.

This program is jointly sponsored by the Muskingum County OSU Extension Office and the Soil and Water Conservation District Office.  Find registration and more information here: https://www.muskingumswcd.org/Events/Pizza-Pop-Profits/

 

Additional programs in this series:

Friday February 21, 2025

Manbir Rakkar, Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at The Ohio State University will be speaking on Drought and its impact to fertility.

 

Friday March 21,2025

Dr. Osler Ortez, Assistant Professor in Corn and Emerging Crop Production Systems at The Ohio State University will be discussing corn research highlights from 2024.

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops

| https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition/planning-future-your-farm-workshops

Each year, OSU Extension holds “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” workshops to help families with farm transition planning.  We offer both a webinar and in person workshops at several locations across Ohio.  This farm transition workshop challenges farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business.  Learn how to have crucial conversations about the future and strategies and tools that can help you transfer your farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation. Teaching faculty for the workshop are David Marrison, OSU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist and Robert Moore, Attorney with the OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program.

Topics discussed during this series include:

  • Developing Goals for Estate and Succession
  • Planning for the Transition of Control
  • Planning for the Unexpected
  • Communication and Conflict Management during Farm Transfer
  • Legal Tools and Strategies
  • Developing Your Team
  • Getting Your Affairs in Order
  • Selecting an Attorney

We encourage parents, children, and grandchildren to attend together to develop a plan for the future of your family farm.

Webinar Version

Attend the workshop from the comfort of your home on February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Because of its virtual nature, you can invite your parents, children, and/or grandchildren (regardless of where they live in Ohio or across the United States) to join you as you develop a plan for the future of your family farm. Pre-registration is required so that one packet of program materials can be mailed in advance to participating families. Electronic copies of the course materials will also be available to all participants. The registration fee is $99 per farm family.  The registration deadline is January 22, 2025.

Click here to access the registration link.

 

In-Person Programs

The following locations are hosting an in-person Planning for the Future of Your Farm workshop. Follow these links to learn more about these programs:

 

This content was originally posted at: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition/planning-future-your-farm-workshops

Muskingum Ag Network Breakfast

| Clifton Martin

The Muskingum Ag Network meets the first Tuesday of each month, except for July and August, at Friendly Hills Camp and Conference Center, 5880 Friendly Hills Rd, Zanesville.  Our next program will be January 7, 2025 and feature Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension Perry County, with a program discussing the basics of fencing on the farm.  Breakfast is at 8:00 AM and costs $10.

Pesticide Applicator Exam Training Session for New Applicators January 21, 2025

| Clifton Martin

A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 21, 2025, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building, 225 Underwood St, Zanesville. In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation.  To register for this training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.

OSU Extension provides information on Private Pesticide Licensing here: https://pested.osu.edu/home/privateapplicator/licensing

Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:

February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM

(Exam registration at the ODA Website)

Or, call ODA at 614-728-6270 for more exam information

Fall 2024 Regional Weeds University: Licking County Hosting Nov 21

| C.O.R.N. Newsletter // 2024-39 // Fall 2024 Regional Weeds University

OSU Extension invites crop producers, CCAs, and agribusinesses to attend a regional at the Fall 2024 Ohio State Weeds University on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program will take place at locations across the state. Locations include Darke, Highland, Sandusky, Licking, Paulding, and Mahoning counties. This program is designed to keep agronomic crop producers on the cutting edge of weed control for their operations. Topics addressed will include preharvest weeds survey results, drone applications of herbicides, burcucumber control, new herbicides, and new technology in weed science. Hands-on exercises such as weed ID with live plants will also be part of the program and tailored to local needs. This is an in-person event with a portion of the presentations being broadcast virtually at each regional location.

Featured presentations and speakers include:

  • Drone Applications – Dr. Steve Li, Associate Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, Auburn University. Dr. Li’s research evaluates weed control and herbicide usage in agronomic and emerging crops, as well as herbicide drift and off-target injury. His research program is also a nationwide leader in evaluating drones for agricultural applications.
  • Burcucumber Control – Dwight Lingenfelter, Weed Science Extension Associate, Penn State University. Mr. Lingenfelter works in Extension and applied weed science research at Penn State, including the herbicide evaluation program. He has conducted some of the most comprehensive research on the management of burcucumber, a species that is now a reemerging threat to crop production in Ohio.
  • Ohio Agronomic Weeds Update – Dr. Alyssa Essman, Assistant Professor & Weed Science Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University. Dr. Essman provides leadership for an applied research and extension program for integrated weed management in agronomic crops. This talk will cover new herbicide products and EPA/ESA regulations for the coming growing season.
  • New Technology in Weed Science – Dr. Eugene Law, Assistant Professor, Weed Ecology, The Ohio State University. Dr. Law’s research program is focused in the areas of weed science and ecology, and precision technology for novel integrated weed management. This talk will cover new and emerging technology options for weed management and their relative efficacy

The registration fee per person is $40 and is due by November 14, 2024. This fee includes course materials and speaker Q&A sessions. On-site walk-ins are not available for this event and each site is limited to a maximum of 30 people. Commercial, Private Pesticide, and Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits will be available. Online registration will begin on Monday, October 28 (go.osu.edu/24FallWeedsUniv) or for additional information on the event, contact the educator in the county in which you are attending:

New Publication Explains Trusts

| Robert Moore, https://farmoffice.osu.edu/blog

Trusts are often an important component of a farm succession plan.  But there are two primary different types of trust – revocable and irrevocable.  A revocable trust often meets most needs and can be the preferred choice for flexibility. However, in cases where enhanced asset protection or estate tax management is necessary, an irrevocable trust may be more suitable. Occasionally, a combination of both types may be needed for optimal results.

A new bulletin, Understanding Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, is now available to help you compare these trusts and consider how each can play a role in your farm’s transition plan.  Find this bulletin and many other farm transition related resources at farmoffice.osu.edu.

Also, we are about to renew our popular Planning for the Future of Your Farm Series with several in-person workshops scheduled:

  • December 4, 2024 – Fulton County (9:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
  • January 23, 2025- Putnam County (9:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
  • February 6, 2025- Pickaway County (10:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
  • February 18, 2025- Clark County (9:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
  • March 3 & 17, 2025- Washington County (6:30 to 9:00 p.m.)
  • March 11 & 13, 2025- Wayne County (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
  • March 13 & 18, 2025 – Knox/Licking/Delaware County (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.)

An online webinar version will also be available on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  For more information on both the in-person and online presentations, visit Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops.

Ohio State Organic Grains Conference January 9-10, 2025

| Clifton Martin

Registration is open for the 3rd annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference, January 9-10, 2025, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. The conference offers programming for experienced organic growers, growers transitioning to or considering organic, and consultants or educators who support these growers.

Link to Registration Page

Featured speakers for 2025 include Erin Silva, University of Wisconsin-Madison State Extension Specialist in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems; Damon DeSutter of DeSutter Farms in Attica, Ind., Osler Ortez, Ohio State Corn and Emerging Crops Specialist; Sophie Rivest-Auger, organic field crop advisor for Centre for Expertise and Transfer in Organic and Local Agriculture, Quebec; and David Marrison, Ohio State Farm Management Field Specialist. Additional farmer, researchers, and educators from Ohio and beyond will round out the two full days of agronomic and farm management sessions. Topics for this year include interseeding cover crops in organic corn, flame cultivation, the use of biological products in organic production, setting up weed control equipment for success, nitrogen credits from cover crops and manure, farm succession planning and a market end-users panel.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and register now. The cost of $140 per person includes two days of programming, meals throughout the event, and opportunities to network with organic farmers in the region as well as speakers and trade show vendors.

This event is planned by Ohio State University Extension and Ohio State’s Organic Food & Farming Education and Research (OFFER) program. Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs). For more information, visit go.osu.edu/OrganicGrains.

Carbon Sequestration for the Farmer and Landowner Presented by: Ohio State University Extension Energy Outreach Program, October 29, 8am

| Clifton Martin

The overall goal of carbon sequestration is to reduce the amount of CO₂ and reduce the effects of climate change by mitigating the greenhouse effect.  Many large corporations and industries will pay landowners and farmers to implement practices that capture CO₂.  Such practices include, planting trees, no till farming, cover crop usage, and other agricultural practices that will move carbon from the air to the ground.

Come listen to our panel of experts discuss how carbon sequestration can impact the farmer and landowner on October 29, 2024, in a virtual webinar at 8 a.m.  Download a Program Flyer

Panelists include:

  • Peggy Hall: Attorney & Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program
  • Michael Estadt: Assistant Professor & Extension Educator, Pickaway County
  • John Porter: Outreach & Partnership Liaison | Truterra, LLC

Join us on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 8 a.m. using the link:  go.osu.edu/carbon2024

Registration is not required.

Contact Dan Lima at lima.19@osu.edu or call the OSU Extension office in Belmont Co. (740) 695-1455 for more information. 

Corporate Transparency Act reporting deadline remains January 1, 2025: This applies to many farming entities

| Clifton Martin

Recent legislation may apply to your farm business entity.  Review the OSU Farm Office blog post: Corporate Transparency Act reporting deadline remains January 1, 2025 | Farm Office with information about the Corporate Transparency Act that applies to “any domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity that is formed or registered to do business in a U.S. state.”  A few key highlights of this article:

  • The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), enacted in 2021, requires “reporting companies” to file documents with the federal government indicating beneficial ownership information (BOI) for the business.
  • Despite the ongoing litigation, however, the initial filing deadline of January 1, 2025 remains in effect for businesses subject to the CTA.
  • “Reporting companies” subject to the CTA includes any domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity that is formed or registered to do business in a U.S. state by filing a document with the secretary of state or other similar office.
  • Many farming entities should be uniquely aware of the new BOI reporting obligations of the CTA. The CTA does not have specific industry exemptions for agriculture but takes a broad sweep at any entity that may be formed as a shell company. However, notable exceptions to the mandates of the CTA that affect farming entities include sole proprietorships and general partnerships, which are exempt from CTA because they are not required to register with Ohio’s Secretary of State.

Review the entire article at: Corporate Transparency Act reporting deadline remains January 1, 2025 | Farm Office

Carbon Capture and Storage: Coming Soon to Ohio?

| Clifton Martin

Among the many headlines discussing carbon, Carbon Capture and Storage is a potential future market in Ohio.  The OSU Agricultural and Resource Law program is beginning a series of posts to explain the background and interest for our region. See the entire first blog post here: Carbon Capture and Storage: Coming Soon to Ohio? | Farm Office.

Key points to know:

  • CCS technology captures CO2 from airborne emissions and injects it into geologic formations beneath the land surface.
  • Though some are hearing of CCS for the first time, CCS technology has existed for decades, as have many studies on its safety, sustainability, and the amount of carbon that can be stored in different formations and regions.
  • CO2 injection wells are regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act by the EPA through the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program. The category of wells relevant to CO2 for geological storage is “Class VI” wells.
  • A more recent (and arguably more prominent) factor driving CCS is the current federal tax incentive. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) expanded the tax credit known as “Section 45Q,” first enacted in 2008 and extended in 2018.
  • Can we do CCS in Ohio? No, not without legislation. Two legal changes are necessary to enable CCS technology in Ohio. (1) Ohio law must define and clarify property rights to the pore space in geological formations beneath land surfaces, and (2) the state must allow the establishment of CCS injection wells in Ohio. Clarification on these two requirements will come in future OSU Farm Office Blog posts.