Legal with Leah: Open Burning Laws
Ohio has some specific rules and regulations around open burning. What you can burn and where?
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2019 Year in Review and Farm Bill Decisions
Just about everything that could go wrong did when it came to crop production in 2019. How did a rough growing season and a tough trade year impact Ohio farmers? Ty Higgins visits with two farmer leaders to find out. OSU Economist Ben Brown talks about important Farm Bill program decisions that need to be made soon. Plus, Gov. Mike DeWine lays out his strategy for cleaner water,
Legal with Leah deals with ag sales tax and Belmont County Farm Bureau fights hunger in their community one backpack at a time.
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If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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With higher property tax implications, Ohio Farm Bureau strongly opposes HB 1
Included in HB 1 is the elimination of the 10% property tax rollback, which is a significant concern for Farm Bureau members.
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New regulations for xylazine authorized by Gov. DeWine
Xylazine, an important U.S. FDA approved prescription animal drug that is widely used in veterinary medicine, particularly in cattle for…
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Take action to support Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act
Back Ohio dairy farmers by asking your member of Congress to support the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act.
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Nine graduate from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER program
The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.
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AgCredit distributes $21 million to borrower-owners
This is the 36th consecutive year that profits have been distributed to borrower-owners.
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Broadband listening tour to collect input, needs
Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging members to share how rural broadband investment has impacted their homes and businesses, and where more work can be done to advance access to rural broadband.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of eminent domain reform
In addition to the testimony in support of HB 64, Ohio Farm Bureau is asking members to contact their state representative to voice their support for eminent domain reform.
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Meeting helps ease farmers’ concerns in East Palestine
Soil and water tests are being developed and conducted, site run-off monitoring is taking place, and livestock have shown no signs of illness or lingering effects from the aftermath of the derailment itself or the chemical burn-off that followed.
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How to manage ‘attractive farm nuisances’
It’s important for a landowner to work with a specialist who can best identify the risks and put a protection plan in place.
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