Farmers voice concerns on child labor rules
While farmers recently welcomed news that the U.S. Department of Labor will reconsider rules regarding
youth working on farms, concerns about the proposal remain.
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From left, OFBF President Steve Hirsch, First Vice President Sparky Weilnau and state trustee Keith Truckor.
American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Farmers develop national policy
As Congress prepares to write a new farm bill, farmers at American Farm Bureau’s annual meeting laid out a plan to preserve the core purpose of the federal legislation while recognizing the nation’s fiscal situation.
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Farmers weigh questions about use of antibiotics
While antibiotic resistance is a natural biological phenomenon, some are questioning the impact that antibiotics used in livestock production might have on public health.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown talks politics, economics
When new Republican members of Congress are elected, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown does more than welcome his new Ohio counterparts – he sits down with them to talk about how to improve Ohio.
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Rep. Robert Sprague (speaking) is joined by OFBF's Beth Vanderkooi (left) and lawmakers in support of expanding Ag-LINK.
State lawmakers want to expand agricultural loan program
Ohio Farm Bureau is supporting legislation to modify the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program.
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Policy Update: Protecting GPS, Trespassing Concerns, Court takes landowners side
Farmers call on FCC to protect GPS; Protection for trespassers raises concerns; Supreme Court sides with landowners
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Dr. Ronald Kensinger
Ohio State’s new animal sciences chair lays out priorities
The college has identified key areas important to the general public and needs to continue working on them, he said. Those areas include research, biofuels and high fiber materials, animal welfare and Extension.
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Ohioans recognized for contributions to sheep production
American Sheep Industry honors Moore family, Don Van Nostran, Roger High and Henry Zerby.
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Winter Worry: Excessive snow load can cause barn collapse
When heavy snow meets fierce winds even the best-engineered buildings can collapse. That’s why it’s important to be adequately insured for this type of peril.
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Rep. Steve Stivers addresses farmers and ag leaders during a visit to the farm of Farm Bureau member Norman Dresbach.
Pickaway County Farm Bureau hosts congressional visit
Congressman Steve Stivers who currently represents Ohio’s 15th district comprising Madison, Union and parts of Franklin counties, is seeking re-election.
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