AgCredit Said It

The Business of Soybeans with Kirk Merritt

Join host Libby Wixted for a compelling conversation with Kirk Merritt, Executive Director of the Ohio Soybean Association and Ohio Soybean Council, as he unpacks the critical issues shaping Ohio's soybean industry. With nearly 20 years of experience advocating for farmers, Kirk dives deep into the distinction between policy-driven advocacy and checkoff-funded research, explaining how these dual organizations work together to support Ohio's 20,000+ soybean farmers. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-115-business-soybeans-kirk-merritt Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 114 Harvest Season Outlook with Neil Schuller

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Kendra Heffelfinger, Director of Sales and Marketing, sits down with Neil Schuller, Head of Grower Solutions with the Andersons, for a wide-ranging discussion on current agricultural market conditions, input costs, and marketing strategies for producers. The conversation follows up on a previous discussion held approximately a year prior, with Neil noting that market conditions have changed tremendously since then, moving from a record crop and bearish outlook to a demand-driven environment with a razor-thin balance sheet and significant volatility. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-114-harvest-season-outlook-neil-schuller Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 113: Interest Rate Strategies for Today's Farmer

Interest rates have been on a wild ride, and for farmers, the stakes have never been higher. In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead sits down with Scott Parker, AgCredit's Vice President of Operations, for a deep and practical conversation about what today's interest rate environment means for agricultural borrowers. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-113-interest-rate-strategies-todays-farmers Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 112 Record Keeping in Busy Seasons with Bruce Clevenger

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young sits down with returning guest Bruce Clevenger, associate professor and field specialist with Ohio State Extension, to dig into one of the most overlooked profit drivers on the farm: record keeping. Bruce explains why the best numbers for planning your farm's future are your own, and how to use both "windshield" (forward-looking budgets) and "rearview mirror" (historical performance) views to make better decisions in an uncertain ag economy. They walk through practical options for record systems—from paper ledgers and spreadsheets to full-featured software that integrates production and financial data—and why the "right" system is the one you'll actually use accurately. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-112-record-keeping-busy-seasons-bruce-clevenger Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 111 Inside Northwest Ohio's Cooperative Kitchen with Rebecca Singer

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead sits down with Rebecca Singer, president and CEO of CIFT, to explore how the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen (The NOCK) is turning recipes and ideas into viable food businesses across Ohio. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-111-inside-northwest-ohios-cooperative-kitchen-rebecca-singer Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 110 Navigating Value-Added Food Businesses with Emily Marrison

This episode of AgCredit Said It focuses on value-added food businesses and how farmers and food entrepreneurs can safely and profitably bring products directly to consumers. Host Libby Wixtead interviews Emily Marrison, a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educator with Ohio State University Extension, who has 14 years of experience in Extension, including six years in agriculture and natural resources and eight years in FCS, all grounded in her background in food science. Her work centers on food preservation, food safety certification, and supporting food entrepreneurs, bridging the perspectives of both producers and consumers to help with business and food safety considerations. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-110-navigating-value-added-food-businesses-emily-marrison Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 109 Inside Ohio's Dairy Industry with Scott Higgins

Host Phil Young welcomes Scott Higgins, CEO of both the Ohio Dairy Producers Association (ODPA) and the American Dairy Association Mid-East, to discuss the current state, challenges, and future of Ohio's dairy industry. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-109-inside-ohios-dairy-industry-scott-higgins Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 108 Getting Financially Ready to Buy a Home

This episode of AgCredit Said It focuses on going "beyond the balance sheet" of farm finance to discuss how to get financially ready to buy a home and explore unique home lending options available through Ag Credit, hosted by Libby Wixted with guest Mandy Stacy, Director of Consumer Lending at AgCredit. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-108-getting-financially-ready-buy-home Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 107 Inside the Farm Bill with Coty Ferguson

In this new episode of AgCredit Said It, guest host David White is talking with Coty Ferguson, Director of Legislative Government Relations for AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. They dive into the status and importance of the Farm Bill and how it impacts farmers and the Farm Credit System. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-107-inside-farm-bill-coty-ferguson Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Ep. 106 Economic Outlook with Ben Ayers of Nationwide Economics