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Ohio Farm Bureau officials briefed in D.C.

Published Mar. 10, 2010

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation kicked off its president's conference on Monday focusing on various issues that affect the agriculture industry.

Federal regulators launch probe of big agriculture

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Industry officials and farming groups aren't sure whether the hearings are political theater or a first step toward legal action, or both. For farmers, it's the most attention paid in years to their long-standing complaints that big corporations are choking out smaller players.

American Soybean Association Delegates Set Policy Direction for 2010-2011

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Soybean producers gathered in Anaheim, Calif., last week to review and revise the policy direction of the American Soybean Association (ASA). One hundred thirty three producers from ASA’s 25 state affiliates served as Voting Delegates in this annual process that guides the ASA as it pursues future initiatives to improve U.S. soybean farmer profitability.

Columbus Radio Personality Endorses Pork, Ohio Hog Farmers

Published Mar. 9, 2010

The Ohio Pork Producers Council has signed an endorsement deal with Woody Johnson of WCOL, 92.3 FM a country radio station in Columbus. Johnson is host of the morning show ‘Woody and the Wake Up Call.’

More Ohio Producers Exploring Grass-Fed Beef Production

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Ohio livestock producers are exploring grass-fed beef production to meet market demands for what many consider to be a healthful and ecologically sustainable product. However, the production side of the system can be daunting.

Ohio Department of Agriculture Offers Export Seminar

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Ohio companies can mark their calendars to attend a seminar, offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA, that will educate those interested in pursuing or expanding their export sales.

Ready-To-Eat Bacon Base Product Recalled - Possible Salmonella Contamination

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Nestlé Professional North America, a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon base product that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

USDA celebrates National School Breakfast Week

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today marked National School Breakfast Week (March 8-12) by calling for national support for increased participation in the School Breakfast Program and advancing the health and nutrition of our Nation's children.

Representatives Introduce Animal Rights Legislation

Published Mar. 9, 2010

Two U.S. Representatives from Southern California are sponsoring legislation that would force federal agencies to purchase meat only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse.

Odor problem pits hog farm operator against state, divides towns Read more: htt

Published Mar. 9, 2010

On a snowy night in February, about 1,500 people packed a school gymnasium in northern Missouri to sound off about the owner of factory hog farms. Their message was clear: Leave Premium Standard Farms alone.