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Sen. Sherrod Brown says lawmakers who take farm subsidies would cut food stamps
Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, finds it disconcerting that some of the lawmakers who gladly take the government’s subsidies want to cut SNAP, or subsidies to people who need help buying groceries.
Bee health a focus of Pollinator Week
The global event was established in 2007, and has drawn support from governors, mayors, and other leaders across the U.S. This year's Pollinator Week proclamation was signed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell.
New ads emphasize agriculture’s role in economic recovery
Farm Policy Facts, a diverse coalition of agricultural organizations, launched the “Real Farms, Real Families.” campaign last week, with ads running in Roll Call, The National Journal, the Washington Post, The Hill, and Financial Times.
New book by UCLA scholar traces history of American agriculture through literatu
The book explores how industrial agriculture has, since World War I, informed not just U.S. dietary habits and culinary discourse but also the country's economic aspirations and its rise to global power.
Strange bedfellows are opposing the farm bill
Subsidies -- for both needy families and less-needy corporate interests -- have drawn opponents as diverse as the Koch brothers and the Environmental Working Group.
Top two at Eastern Livestock Co. sentenced to federal prison
Founder and former owner, Thomas P. Gibson, 73, of Lanesville, Ind., was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and former Chief Operating Officer Michael Steven McDonald, 61, of Lanesville, Ind., was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
USDA says they can’t locate any more genetically engineered wheat in Oregon
In April, an Oregon farmer discovered and reported a small number of volunteer wheat plants that were glyphosate-resistant
Hogs invade Ohio with illegal help
As far as the feral pigs are concerned, he said, state investigators know people are relocating them. “That’s not a situation in which they’ve migrated naturally,” Kohler said. “The highway system is how those animals were moved, and that’s pretty obvious.”
Boehner throws weight behind farm bill
He said the rule governing the floor debate on the Committee’s bill would allow amendments to be offered to every title including the commodity and nutrition programs.
From West Virginia to Ohio, Food Fuels the Local Economy - See more at: http://b
West Virginia and Appalachian Ohio have a lot in common beyond their shared state border. With a strong agricultural heritage, these vast rural areas are known for their forest and timber industries, and they are integrating food systems into local economic development
Boehner Faces Leadership Test on Farm Bill
Yvonne Lesicko, the senior director of legislative and regulatory policy for the Ohio Farm Bureau, said she thought Boehner’s choice to back this incarnation of the farm bill was good news both for the bill and for his home state.
More Rain Could Slow Crops
Emergence remains slow, especially in the northwest Midwest, which could receive more heavy rain this week.
White House threatens to veto House version of farm bill
The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a five-year farm bill, saying that its proposed cuts to the food stamp program will leave some Americans hungry.
Seven farm bill fights to watch
House members will need to resolve a slew if fights over amendments to approve a five-year $939 billion farm bill by Thursday.
Here are some of the biggest battles to expect.
Rep. Bob Gibbs gets reacquainted with Northeast Ohio roots as area congressman
The red tape and glacial pace of the legislative process in Washington irritate the two-term Republican congressman, a Bay Village native who spent three decades as a Holmes County hog farmer before becoming an Ohio legislator and a U.S. House of Representatives member.
Ohio farms dogged by battery thieves
Sheriff’s deputies in Paulding, Ohio, are investigating reports that batteries are being stolen from farm tractors and barns. The thieves have been targeting tractors parked in fields or along roads, police said.
Commercial kitchens: Can we stir up new food processing in Ohio?
Let’s say you have a great recipe for cheesecakes. You make them for every occasion and even give them as gifts. Pretty soon, people are asking if they could buy them from you. A seed is planted. Could you make a living baking cheesecakes?
Farm Bureau, Full Speed Ahead
At a time of Washington gridlock, when not much of anything is being resolved, Farm Bureau is not only seeing action on three of its policy priorities, we are setting the course. We are being proactive and strategic in recognizing and making the most of opportunities to move our policy agenda forward.
Missouri 'right to farm' constitutional amendment likely to end up in court
Supporters and critics close to the legislative debate that resulted in the General Assembly's decision to place the proposal on the ballot hold different opinions about the purpose and potential of the proposed amendment.
House set to begin on farm bill
The House opens debate Tuesday on a new five-year farm bill with Republicans encouraged by their vote count but faced with continued infighting among commodity groups over the shape of future subsidies.
Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote
An overhaul of dairy policy and a new insurance program for dairy farmers included in the farm bill have passionately divided farm-state lawmakers. Most importantly, it has caused a rift between House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota.
Consider farm specifics in pipeline contracts
With this in mind, Arnold said the first thing landowners need to consider with a proposed pipeline on their property are its type and purpose as well as its diameter and pressure.
Weekly Cornbelt Crop Update
The northwest Ohio and southern Michigan regions have had one of their best springs in quite a while. The crop continues to thrive, and they are “okay” for moisture today. They certainly won’t turn down a rain, but it is really hard to find a complaint with this crop. The only possible risk is that the majority of their corn crop all went in within a 5 day window.
Blueberries profitable option in Ohio
The demand for blueberries has exploded in recent years thanks to consumers who covet the tiny, sweet, blue fruit for its many health benefits
Appetite for Meat in China Means Agriculture Imports
The nation’s rising population, urban expansion and growing wealth are coupled with a reduction in the quality and amount of land and water available for farming, the report said. China’s largest pork processor is poised to takeover Smithfield Food Inc. as the pressure encourages companies to look overseas to meet food demand.