Episode 177 – Transitioning to Organic Grain Production Part 2

We continue our discussion with Eric Richer, OSUE Field Specialist, by digging into more hurdles of organic grain production. From nitrogen sources to paperwork, we take a realistic look what farmers can expect in an organic system compared to conventional.

To dive deeper into this topic, we recommend attending the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference January 7-8. For more details, visit: https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference.

Episode 176 – Transitioning to Organic Grain Production Part 1

Transitioning to organic production is not a consideration farmers can take lightly. The intensive management, restrictions on inputs and changes in marketing must be well understood. To help us wrap our heads around that process, Eric Richer, OSUE Farm Management Field Specialist, joins us to dive into the opportunities and challenges organic production presents in Ohio.

To dive deeper into this topic, we recommend attending the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference January 7-8. For more details, visit: https://offer.osu.edu/events/2026-OrganicGrainsConference.

Episode 145 – Questions to Ask When Investing in On-Farm Storage

On this week’s episode of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast, Bruce and Josh talk to Eric Richer. Eric is an Assistant Professor and Field Specialist in Farm Management with The Ohio State University. In this episode, Eric talks about some of the considerations when making the decisions to add grain bin storage to an operation.