Farm Bureau members are witnessing a third and final year of regulatory agency ordered observation, repair and remediation along several major pipeline construction routes that crisscross the landscape in northern and southern Ohio. Recently, there have been overtures by some…
An invasive insect from Asia has been destroying crops, particularly fruit trees, in Pennsylvania for several years now. The insects are inching closer to the Ohio border and that is cause for concern, particularly for fruit farmers. The spotted lanternfly…
Matt Aultman knows all too well what federal dollars flowing into his community mean to the residents of Darke County. From his county commissioner’s seat in Greenville, he’s tasked with helping sustain and enhance the quality of life for his…
When Vicki Vance was growing up her dad never treated her like a girl. The farmer’s daughter, who helped her father custom farm while working an off-the-farm job, was treated no differently from her brother or the employees she worked…
How Ohio Farm Bureau works with different commodity groups for the betterment of Ohio farmers is a yearlong focus in Our Ohio in 2020. Beginning with cattlemen in the January/February issue of the magazine, we move to our partnerships with…
UPDATE 2-18-2020: After hearing concerns from Ohio Farm Bureau, the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be putting its suggested rule changes regarding coyote trapping and hunting on hold for now. ODNR will engage with Farm Bureau and other stakeholders regarding…
When does an oil and gas lease expire due to lack of production, and how long do landowners have if they want to take recourse in court? The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on the issue in November 2019, siding with…
The Ohio Farm Bureau Property Protection Program, more commonly known as the $2,500 Reward Program, has been increased to $5,000. The program started in 1971 with the purpose of deterring crime in rural areas. It initially began by offering a…
Ohio Farm Bureau testified as an interested party in December on House Bill 401 which will change the current setback standards and prescribe a local referendum process for wind projects. “There are many Farm Bureau members who are adamantly opposed…
The United States and China have reached a historic agreement on a Phase One trade deal, the first of its kind between the two countries. Of the $200 billion of U.S. goods that China will buy as part of this…
