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Lawmakers plan to start drafting farm bill next week

Published May. 8, 2013

The Senate panel has scheduled a bill-drafting session for May 14. Its House of Representatives counterpart, unofficially, aims to start writing its version on May 15.

Here Comes the Farm Bubble

Published May. 8, 2013

If you're buying farmland as a short to medium-term investment, you're probably about to lose a lot of money:

USDA Announces Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture

Published May. 8, 2013

With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. USDA has already received more than 2 million completed Census forms.

Can Activist Groups Use Drones to Spy on Farmers?

Published May. 8, 2013

It will be a while before we fully understand the role that drone technology will play in both agriculture and activist’s efforts against agriculture. If they do play a substantial role, I imagine the law related to drones will evolve.

Franklin County Farm Bureau to host free breakfast in Plain City

Published May. 8, 2013

The Yutzy family will host the event in a pasture at their dairy farm. Talk with Ohio Farm Bureau members about how food is produced, harvested and processed. Eat made-to-order omelets and biscuits under a tent. Milk Bessie the Buckeye Cow, pet a farm animal, handle grain or participate in a scavenger hunt.