Dusty Sonnenberg

Ohio

Broadcaster at Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net

Christian, Husband, Father, Farmer, Buckeye!

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Building international relationships from the seat of a combine

1 week ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg |Soybean Check-off

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-offWhile the livestock industry is the largest domestic customer of U.S. soybeans, foreign trade and soybean exports remain critical to the industry. Roughly 60% of U.S. soybeans are exported. U.S. soy remains America’s number one agricultural export, contributing more than $31 billion to the economy in 2024.
Ohio corn planting progress lagged, but exports shine

1 week ago | ocj.com | Doug Tenney |Leist Mercantile |Dusty Sonnenberg

By Doug Tenney, Leist MercantileEditor’s note: This story was written prior to the June 9 crop progress report. National totals for corn as of June 9 were 97% planted, in line with the five-year average. Ohio corn as of June 9 was 89% planted, slightly behind the five-year average of 94%. See the full report here. Last month, while on an out-of-state vacation, I had a conversation with two ladies in the hotel elevator as they returned from a Sunday church lunch.
Telling the story for farmers when it is time to be in the field (Part 1)

2 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg |Soybean Check-off

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-offEvery farmer knows that when conditions are fit in the spring to go to the field, it is important to be prepared and get in the field, not losing time during the often short but valuable weather windows. While many farmers were busy planting this spring, the United Soybean Board conducted a media tour to spread the word about all the good things going on with soybeans.
Improving spray performance

2 weeks ago | ocj.com | James J. Hoorman |Dusty Sonnenberg

By James Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health ServicesAfter a wet and late planted spring, crops and weeds are starting to grow. Spraying weeds is crucial for achieving high yields and minimizing weed competition. Many farmers use commercial applicators to spray their fields, but a lot of farmers do it themselves or have applicators for spot spraying. Several factors influence herbicide performance.
Planting season finally progresses

2 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg

Jade Newton – Preble CountyThe past two weeks have brought solid progress across southwest Ohio, and I’d say most of the area is planted at this point—just a few outliers are still finishing up. We’ve seen a mix of activity lately, ranging from wrapping up planting and spot planting to applying nitrogen and post-spraying. Everybody’s staying busy, dodging rain here and there. We experienced some rain a few days ago, with totals ranging from a half-inch to two inches, depending on the location.
Soy Check-off dollars at work and the importance of farmer involvement

2 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg |Soybean Check-off

By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-offIt all starts with farmers having a conversation. Every relationship begins with two individuals communicating. It is actually that simple. Creating market demand for soybeans begins with two people talking about how to meet each other’s needs as one has a supply and the other a demand. When the supply and demand volumes get larger, the conversations grow as well.
Federal charges filed in alleged smuggling of plant pathogen

3 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg

On June 3, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., announced that Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, both citizens of the People’s Republic of China, have been charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, making false statements, and visa fraud. The announcement was made in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
It is like sharing tools in a neighbor’s toolbox

3 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg |Soybean Check-off

By Dusty Sonnenberg, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-offEvery farmer knows the importance of having the right tool for the job. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the right tool we need. Sometimes if we are lucky, we have a neighbor that has that correct tool and they are willing to share it with us. Sharing tools helps neighbors get jobs done. It is much the same when it comes to intellectual tools in the toolbox to solve problems.
Corn and soybean planting gains ground, still trails average

3 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg

2025 Ohio Crop Progress Report, Breaking News, Crops, Top Headlines Ohio farmers made notable strides in planting over the past week, yet crop development continues to trail historical averages. According to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress Report, 72% of Ohio’s corn has been planted, up from 34% two weeks prior, but still behind the five-year average of 87%. Corn emergence stands at 49%, compared to the average of 65%.
Consider these tips when sidedressing corn

3 weeks ago | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg

Agronomic Video Series, Crops, Top Headlines, Videos A four bushel advantage exists for getting Nitrogen applied at V3 versus V6, says Beck’s Agronomist Mike Hannewald. In this video, he goes into detail of what to consider when sidedressing corn, not only in timing, but rate and much more. Though there’s plenty of corn still to get in the ground in Ohio, some early planted corn is ready for N. Watch this video for a comprehensive look at what to think about when sidedressing.