Ohio AgriBusiness Association

06/23/2026

As we travel around Pickaway County today for our 4R Technology Review Field Day, a big thank you to our sponsors for helping make today's event possible!

Your support allows us to bring together farmers, crop advisors, ag retailers & industry partners for a day of learning, collaboration & hands-on demonstrations focused on advancing 4R nutrient stewardship. We appreciate your investment in Ohio agriculture & your partnership in making this event a success.

06/22/2026

We are excited to welcome Gracie Sprague as our OABA intern!

Gracie is from Genoa, Ohio, where she grew up on her family's farm. She is an incoming senior at The Ohio State University majoring in Agriscience Education with a minor in Production Agriculture.

This summer, Gracie is looking forward to gaining experience with the OABA team and learning more about Ohio's agribusiness industry.

Join us in welcoming Gracie!

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grain Law Roundtable in McComb!

The event provided an opportunity for grain industry professionals to hear directly from the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection Service staff, review key aspects of Ohio Grain Law, and engage in valuable discussion on topics impacting grain operations across the state.

We appreciate ODA staff for sharing their expertise and taking the time to answer questions from attendees. Thank you as well to everyone who participated and contributed to the conversation.

Events like these help ensure Ohio's grain industry stays informed, connected and prepared for the future.

06/16/2026

Join us June 23 at the 2026 OABA 4R Technology Review Field Day to hear from Maria Roberts of Richards Farms, Inc. As a fifth-generation farmer, Maria helps lead business operations, strategic initiatives and community partnerships for the family farm.

Attendees will visit Richards Farms to learn more about the farm's use of liquid manure through overhead irrigation and its role in supporting both crop production and nutrient stewardship.

Register today for this free event at oaba.net/4rtech.

06/15/2026

Melinda's Monthly CEO Memo:

I am often asked what it’s like to advocate on behalf of Ohio’s agribusiness industry.

My answer is simple: it’s having conversations about the important work OABA members do every day to support Ohio farmers and keep our food and agricultural supply chain moving.

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet with Ohio’s Senators during the National Grain and Feed Association Fly-In to discuss issues critical to our industry, including passage of a new Farm Bill and reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act.

These conversations matter, and your voice matters too. I encourage each of you to reach out to Ohio’s U.S. Senators and share why these priorities are important to your business, your customers, and the future of agriculture.

Advocacy starts with a conversation.

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in McComb for the first OABA Grain Grading School of 2026!

We appreciate the participation and engagement from grain industry professionals committed to strengthening their grain grading knowledge and maintaining high standards across Ohio's grain industry. A special thank you to our instructors and partners at Eurofins for sharing their expertise and providing hands-on training.

Missed this session? There are still three opportunities to attend this year:
• July 16 – Wooster
• August 20 – Springfield
• September 3 – Reynoldsburg

Learn more and register at oaba.net/grain-grading

06/11/2026

OABA members came out in full force to support Ohio's agricultural students at the June 10 Golf for Scholarships event. Over 70 golfers from across the agricultural community enjoyed a beautiful day in the sunshine at the Deer Ridge Golf Club in Bellville. Read more, including the day's winners, here: https://bit.ly/3QwSr7j

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

⛳️ The results are in, and what a great day it was on the course at today’s OABA Golf for Scholarships outing! We are excited to share today’s top winners. (Full results will be posted on the OABA website and social media soon!)

A huge thank you to all the golfers, sponsors and our golf committee. These outings raise over $55,000 each year to support students pursuing agriculture-related careers through the OABA Educational Trust scholarship program.

Want in on the next round? Join us August 12 in Sidney for another golf outing and September 11 in Marengo for our Sporting Clays event! More info at oaba.net/education.

06/10/2026

Thanks to all who joined today! Special shoutout to Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net for doing today’s mid-day broadcast with us!