Sen. Sherrod Brown hosted a virtual roundtable with Ambassador Katherine Tai, 19th United States Trade Representative, and Ohio farmers, workers and manufacturers to discuss the impact of trade policy on Ohio communities.
Ty Higgins - June 16
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Social media campaign asks lawmakers to #ConnectWithRuralOhio
Farm Bureau is asking members to reach out to their legislators and tell their personal stories about how a lack of reliable, affordable broadband has had an adverse impact on their livelihoods.
Ty Higgins - June 15
Ohio Farm Bureau urges lawmakers to reinstate broadband funding
The Broadband Expansion Grant Program would create the development of broadband infrastructure and increased access for high-speed internet in rural areas.
Ty Higgins - June 15
Midwest Farm Bureaus ask USDA to intervene in NSIS case
Addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the letter stressed that the reduced line speeds forced by the court order would have adverse impacts on hog producers as it would significantly decrease slaughter capacity.
Ty Higgins - June 14
Our Ohio Weekly: Solar Energy in Ohio
Technology for solar energy has come a long way over the past 10 years and, as a result, solar development projects are increasing across Ohio at a rapid rate. But with this recent boom in solar comes questions and concerns…
Ty Higgins - June 7Our Ohio Weekly: Vaccine outreach efforts in rural Ohio
While many have already started the vaccination process, there is currently a general lack of confidence. Overall, 40% of the U.S. public have expressed concerns, ranging from “skeptical” to “open but uncertain,” about getting vaccinated. The Ad Council and COVID…
Ty Higgins - June 3
Food supply chain again in focus following cyber attack
One of the world’s largest meatpackers recently announced it had been hit by a cyber-attack.
Ty Higgins - June 1Our Ohio Weekly: Sustainability and Carbon Markets
While farmers are always open to new climate-smart practices and technology to reduce emissions levels, they could play an even larger role in the future to help achieve climate goals by adopting voluntary practices to offset greenhouse gas emissions, such…
Ty Higgins - May 26
ONMRK continues to help farmers manage nutrient applications
The free app is available to all farmers at onmrk.com.
Ty Higgins - May 26Federal court decision would upend Ohio’s pork industry
A recent court ruling will reduce pork line speeds through the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS).