After meeting with farmers in the most impacted areas of the state and after collecting cropping data, gathering planting history and taking photos of the wide-ranging acres of unplanted fields, Ohio FSA has officially requested USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to make Disaster Declarations for Fulton, Henry and Lucas counties.
Farmers, consumers and the environment will benefit from Farm Bureau-supported provisions in the just announced Senate budget bill. Among the items Farm Bureau members and staff advocated for are retention of the business income tax deduction; funding for multiple water…
It is true that a big chunk of the Midwest has struggled to get the 2019 corn and soybean crops planted in a timely fashion, but none more so than northwest Ohio. As the calendar passed by the final planting…
Joe Cornely - June 10
How many connections to the online world do you have? Phone, tablet, computer, smart TV, virtual assistant and on and on. All of these are very fun and very helpful… and potentially very dangerous. Hackers pose a risk to individuals,…
Ohio Farm Bureau is proudly supporting the inaugural Dean’s Charity Steer Show at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, in the Voinovich Livestock and Trade Center at the Ohio State Fair. The competition will be hosted by Cathann Kress, vice president…
Joe Cornely - June 3
Animals are a part of most everyone’s daily life. We connect with some as companions, others for entertainment and still others for sustenance. Today, we’re going to explore those connections through the eyes of two folks who are part of…
The 2019 planting season has been a challenge for Ohio farmers, as over-saturated soils have stalled corn and soybean planters for most of the month of May. Adding to the frustration of not getting the crop in the ground are various negative situations including significantly delayed planting and trade wars – and Prevent Plant is on the table.
Joe Cornely - May 28
As growth industries go, there’s nothing hotter in Ohio than craft brewing. Back in 2012, there were 47 Ohio craft brewers. Today, there are 299 with around 60 more in the planning stage. Not to miss out on the fun,…
Amanda Domsitz - May 21
On Takeover Tuesdays, an Ohio Farm Bureau member takes over the Ohio Farm Bureau Instagram for the day to share a day in their life. Check in throughout the day or follow us on Instagram, @OhioFarmBureau, to meet new Ohio farmers and ag…
Extremely wet weather and cooler than normal temperatures throughout early spring has U.S. farmers lagging when it comes to planting progress. Most producers only have about half of the crop planted that they normally would for this time of year….
