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Ohio farms dogged by battery thieves

Published Jun. 17, 2013

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?

Published Jun. 17, 2013

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

Published Jun. 17, 2013

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

Published Jun. 17, 2013

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

Published Jun. 17, 2013

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.