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  1. Hartarska headsho

    Valentina Hartarska named chair of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Finance Committee

    Jan 30, 2026

    Columbus, Ohio — Valentina Hartarska, a PhD alumna of The Ohio State University, has been appointed chair of the Finance Committee for the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA).

  2. A green forest

    U.S. forests are locking in major carbon emissions

    Jan 28, 2026

    Nature plays big role in shaping regional carbon storage, study shows

    By: Tatyana Woodall

    U.S. forests have stored more carbon in the past two decades than at any time in the last century, an increase attributable to a mix of natural factors and human activity, finds a new study. 

  3. Students pose in front of Dominican Republic National Park Waterfall

    Ohio State CFAES Winter Break Program takes First-Year Students to the Dominican Republic

    Jan 15, 2026

    Columbus, OH — The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University recently hosted a nine-day winter break program in the Dominican Republic, giving 28 first-year students a unique opportunity to explore global agriculture and culture.

  4. red barn and silo sitting in a large cornfield

    Ohio State’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference to address ongoing challenges facing Ohio agriculture

    Nov 19, 2025

    By: Tracy Turner

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — At a time when tariffs, international trade shifts and climate extremes are shaping the future of food and farming in Ohio, experts and decision-makers will gather Nov. 18 at the 2025 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference to share the latest insights and tangible solutions for Ohio’s agricultural community in Columbus.

  5. Business man is smiling and shaking hands over a table with a student presenter

    Agricultural Business students participate in Sales Banquet

    Nov 17, 2025

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Students in Ohio State’s Salesmanship in Agribusiness and Agriculture course showcased their skills before leading industry professionals this week, gaining real-world feedback and networking opportunities.

  6. First student set to complete Ohio State’s Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy and the Economy

    Nov 13, 2025

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — A senior attending Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is set to earn the first Certificate in Sustainable Energy and the Economy offered by the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AE

  7. A male farmer holding an iPad standing in a cornfield

    The Ohio State University Partners with Acres.com to Study Farmland Markets and Trends

    Oct 31, 2025

    COLUMBUS, Ohio / FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) and Ohio State University Extension, the outreach arm of the college, has announced a new partnership with Acres.com, a leader in farmland transaction data.

  8. Soybeans growing in a field in Ohio

    Ohio State analysis details high-stakes tariff case impacting Ohio farmers

    Oct 23, 2025

    BY: Tracy Turner

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — A high-stakes Supreme Court case about presidential tariff authority could dramatically influence U.S. trade policy, with immediate repercussions for Ohio farmers — especially soybean producers already facing tight margins during harvest.

  9. an arial view of a large farm with several white barns and ponds surrounded by green fields

    2025 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference

    Oct 13, 2025

    Columbus, OH – Ohio State’s 2025 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference, featuring a variety of experts discussing their forecasts in agricultural, food, and energy economics, is scheduled for November 18 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  10. Engaged Scholars Academy inaugural cohort

    Oct 6, 2025

    By Veronica Henderson, OAA Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

    The Office of Outreach and Engagement kicked off the Engaged Scholars Academy with its first meeting at the Fawcett Center at the end of August. 

    The one-year cohort-based leadership and professional development initiative is aimed at strengthening engaged scholarship at Ohio State and building relationships between community partners and faculty.

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