Comments submitted on Apr. 8, 2008 regarding Dairy Labeling
Comments sent to the Ohio Department of Agriculture regarding the modified and re-filed dairy labeling rule.
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Comments submitted on April 17, 2009 regarding Ohio Water Quality Standards
Draft Revisions to Ohio Water Quality Standards, OAC Chapter 3745-1, submitted to Ohio EPA, Division of Surface Water
Comments submitted on Aug. 8, 2008 regarding water well standards
Draft Revisions to Ohio Water Well Standard rules OAC 3745 - 9, submitted to Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters
Comments submitted on Mar. 12, 2008 regarding Dairy Product Labeling
OFBF wishes to thank the Ohio Department of Agriculture for taking responsible measures and actions regarding the labeling of dairy products as it relates to the use of rbST by dairy farmers.
Comments submitted on Mar. 7, 2008 regarding Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers (OWBs)
OFBF believes that all existing installed OWBs should be grandfathered and exempted from the emission standard limits. Setback and stack height requirements should be established for new installations.
Comments submitted on Nov. 10, 2008 regarding NPDES
Rule revision to facilitate transfer of NPDES Program for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Comments submitted on Oct. 10, 2008 regarding Biosolids Rules
Proposed Draft Biosolids Rules, OAC 3745 - 40 submitted to Ohio EPA, Division of Surface Water
Motor Carrier Weight Threshold Rules Revised
The Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) has revised its rules relative to motor carrier transportation safety. These revised rules now extend PUCO jurisdiction to regulate vehicle safety to vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds that are operating...
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New Ohio Livestock Care Standards become effective Sept. 29
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director James Zehringer announced animal care rules developed by the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board will become effective Sept. 29, 2011. Farm community encouraged to attend five regional informational meetings.
OFBF staff testimony on SB 66, Grain Indemnity Fund
The grain indemnity fund was created in 1983 to reimburse farmers in the event a licensed grain elevator became insolvent. Historic increases in agriculture commodity prices have fueled new debate about the appropriate level of funding for the grain indemnity fund.