“Ask the Expert” Area Seeks to Help Farmers Mitigate the Challenges of 2019 at this year’s Farm Science Review

By:  David Marrison, OSU Extension

Each year, faculty and staff of The Ohio State University address some of the top farm management challenges which Ohio farmers are facing during the “Ask the Expert” sessions held each day at the Farm Science Review at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio.  The 20 minute “Ask the Expert” presentations at Farm Science Review are one segment of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) comprehensive extension education efforts during the three days of the Farm Science Review which will be held September 17-19 in London, Ohio.

The 2019 growing season has particularly challenging for Ohio growers and producers due to the historic rainfall in Ohio. Twenty-seven of this year’s “Ask the Expert” sessions will feature discussions aimed at helping farmers mitigate the challenges faced by agricultural producers in 2019 and beyond.   Our experts will share science-based recommendations and solutions to the issues growers are facing regarding weather impacts, tariffs, and low commodity prices.   Producers are encouraged to attend one or more of the sessions throughout the day.

The sessions will take place in the Ohio State Area in the center of the main Farm Science Review exhibit area located at 426 Friday Avenue. The farm management sessions will be featured include:

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

“Tax Strategies Under the New Tax Law” presented by Barry Ward 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

“Climate Smart- Weather, Climate & Extremes-Oh My!” presented by Aaron Wilson 10:20 – 10:40 a.m.

 “Before the Pearly Gates- Getting Your Farm Affairs in Order” presented by David Marrison 10:40 – 11:00 a.m.

“Crop Inputs & Cash Rent Outlook for 2020” presented by Barry Ward 11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

“Farm Stress-We Got Your Back” presented by Dee Jepsen 11:20 – 11:40 a.m.

“Farm Income Forecasts: Are Farmers Experiencing Financial Stress?”presented by Ani Katchova  12:20 – 12:40 p.m.

“How Much Money Stayed on the Farm? 2018 Ohio Corn & Soybean Production Costs” presented by Dianne Shoemaker  12:40 – 1:00 p.m.

“Where Are We on U.S. Trade Policy” presented by Ian Sheldon 1:00 – 1:20 p.m.

“Farm Accounting: Quicken or Quickbooks” presented by Wm. Bruce Clevenger  1:20 – 1:40 p.m.

“Commodity Markets – Finding Silence in the Noise” by Ben Brown 1:40 – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

“Climate Smart- Weather, Climate & Extremes-Oh My!” presented by Aaron Wilson 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

“Solar Leasing Options” presented by Peggy Hall & Eric Romich 11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

 “Where Are We on U.S. Trade Policy” presented by Ben Brown 11:20 – 11:40 a.m.

“Crop Inputs & Cash Rent Outlook for 2020” presented by Barry Ward 12:00 – 12:20 p.m.

“Commodity Markets – Finding Silence in the Noise” by Ben Brown 12:20 – 12:40 p.m.

 Public Perception Risk: Building Trust in Modern Agriculture by Eric Richer 12:40 – 1:00 p.m.

“Farm Stress-We Got Your Back” presented by Dee Jepsen 1:00 – 1:20 p.m.

“How Much Money Stayed on the Farm? 2018 Ohio Corn & Soybean Production Costs” presented by Dianne Shoemaker 1:20 – 1:40 p.m.

 “Tax Strategies Under the New Tax Law” presented by Barry Ward 2:00 – 2:20 p.m.

 “Using On-Farm Research to Make Agronomic and Return on Investment Decisions” presented by Sam Custer 2:40 – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

“Farm Stress-We Got Your Back” presented by Dee Jepsen 10:20 – 10:40 a.m.

“Tax Strategies Under the New Tax Law” presented by Barry Ward 10:40 – 11:00 a.m.

 “Solar Leasing Options” presented by Peggy Hall & Eric Romich   11:20 – 11:40 a.m.

 “Commodity Markets – Finding Silence in the Noise” by Ben Brown 11:40 – Noon

 “Crop Inputs & Cash Rent Outlook for 2020” presented by Barry Ward 12:00 – 12:20 p.m.

 “Where Are We on U.S. Trade Policy” presented by Ben Brown 12:40 – 1:00 p.m.

 “How Much Money Stayed on the Farm? 2018 Ohio Corn & Soybean Production Costs” presented by Dianne Shoemaker 1:40 – 2:00 p.m.

The complete schedule for the Ask the Expert sessions and other events at the 2019 Farm Science Review can be found at: https://fsr.osu.edu/

Additional farm management information from OSU Extension can be found at ohioagmanager.osu.edu or farmoffice.osu.edu