With the current farm bill set of expire in September, it is an encouraging sign that new legislation has passed through the House Committee on Agriculture in less than a week. The vote moves to the full U.S. House of Representatives soon, but the legislation still has a long way to go before it becomes law.
The Ohio Farm Bureau state board of trustees voted at its April meeting to support the passage of Issue 1 on the state’s primary ballot. The primary is May 8. Passage of Issue 1 would amend Ohio’s Constitution to reform…
The 2018 membership campaign was one of transition. Ohio Farm Bureau ended the campaign at 62,325 active members, which was short of the overall goal. However, 28 counties achieved a 5 percent active gain and 39 counties achieved active member…
Farmers markets are a great way to directly market your products to consumers. However, there are certain laws and regulations that farmers market participants must follow. OFBF Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has more on the latest installment of Legal with Leah.
When U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue planned his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour, chances are an accelerating trade war with China wasn’t on the agenda. Yet it was top-of-mind for farmers, who made up much of the…
Some key highlights include lower tax rates and a more favorable status for individuals. The standard deduction has been increased and most of the itemized deductions have been eliminated or changed. Also, the estate tax exemption has been doubled to $11 million per person, which will provide relief to the vast majority of farmers.
Corn, soybean and wheat farmers who have seen significant support from the agricultural risk coverage program the last few years could be in for a surprise this fall. The voluntary Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs incorporated into the…
While the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico remains in negotiations, the 11 countries remaining in the original Trans-Pacific Partnership have moved on without the United States. Japan, Australia, Singapore and…
Montgomery County Farm Bureau member Carolyn “Sunny” Hickey has watched her own pocket of paradise become an island unto itself since she and her late husband, Don, bought their 15-plus acres 44 years ago. “More and more we’re becoming more…
The passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 signed into law by President Trump March 23 was a win for farmers. Along with clarifying requirements on electronic logging devices and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the budget…