The case for more homegrown fuel
Even though fuel prices remain high, the increased use of corn ethanol is helping temper those price increases. And it’s also benefiting the farmers who grow the corn.
Read MoreThe Lucas County Farm Bureau has awarded six scholarships to deserving students in their county.
Nicole McMullen, of Monclova, is a current student at Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute where she is studying agriscience education. She is involved in General Livestock Judging, Collegiate FFA and is secretary of the Agricultural Communicators, Educators and Leaders of Tomorrow. Her professional goal is to become an agriscience educator and an FFA advisor after graduation.
Laura Caswell, a recent graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, is the daughter of Lisa Caswell, Whitehouse. Laura was involved in FFA, band, church youth group, and was a hippotherapy volunteer. She will be attending the University of Findlay where she will studying pre-vet medicine.
Haley Schmersal of Whitehouse is a current student at ATI where she is studying agricultural communications. She is involved with collegiate FFA, and Agricultural, Educators and Leaders of Tomorrow.
Megan Perry of Whitehouse just completed her associates of science with an emphasis on animal science at ATI. She will attend The Ohio State University in the fall where she will major in animal sciences and minor in agriculture business. She is a member of the OSU Saddle and Sirloin, Team Purebred National Junior Organization, National Junior Swine Association, OH Pigs and OSU-ATI Hoof and Hide.
Nathan Barney of Monclova recently completed his freshman year at the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne where he studied business management. Nathan’s future plans include raising beef cattle with his family and working with the family show pig business as well as working for a crop insurance company.
Rebecca Brown is the daughter of Dianne Brown, Maumee. A recent graduate of Springfield High School, Rebecca was involved in National Honor Society and was named on the NLL Academic Team, District 7 All Academic Team, OHSVCA Academic Honors and was on the honor roll. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing at Owens Community College in the fall.
Even though fuel prices remain high, the increased use of corn ethanol is helping temper those price increases. And it’s also benefiting the farmers who grow the corn.
Read MoreThe 2022 Water Quality Status Report highlights how signature water quality initiatives have had major roles improving and protecting clean water, one of the state’s most valuable resources.
Read MoreBWC’s free safety consulting services link Ohio’s agriculture employers with safety and health professionals who will work to help reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau submitted public comments in a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a proposed rule that could severely impact family farms by requiring climate disclosures by public companies.
Read MoreStephan Shehy will represent the interests of Farm Bureau members with the Ohio General Assembly and throughout state government.
Read MoreKirsten Ameling will be engaging members at an individualized level by connecting the organization to the member based on their needs.
Read MoreOhio has seen a steady increase in the growth of beekeeping — particularly in backyard beekeeping.
Read MoreSo far, governors in eight Midwestern states have taken the action of notifying the EPA that they wish to switch to this fuel.
Read MoreA bill introduced by State Representatives Darrell Kick and Rodney Creech would create a more direct legal route for a landowner to receive compensation when property is taken by the government without compensation.
Read MoreSupport for a new state-of-the-art Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Ohio Department of Agriculture is part of this funding.
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