Joe Cornely - Dec. 16, 2019
Normally, you’re hearing about Nationwide from the likes of Peyton Manning or Brad Paisley. Today though, you’ll hear things right from the top. Kirt Walker is Nationwide’s brand new Chief Executive Officer. Which means he’s at the helm of one…
When John Kehn drives down the road, he tends to take a look at the trees along the way — not in the same manner a layman would, but from the perspective of a forester. As miles and miles of…
Ohio’s neighbor to the south, traditionally known for horses, bluegrass and tobacco, offers a roadmap for growing hemp in the Buckeye State, but it’s not without its stops and starts and a few potential potholes along the way. Shortly after…
Media outlets are reporting today that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said an agreement has been reached on USMCA and “We could as early as next week see the agreement on the House floor,” according to Jack Irvin, Ohio Farm Bureau…
Joe Cornely - Dec. 9, 2019
If you drink water, use it for recreation, or are a farmer, environmentalist, reporter or politician, you’re paying attention to Ohio’s water quality problems and efforts to fix them. Much of the knowledge we have or need, both on understanding…
I felt knowledgeable when AgriPOWER traveled to Washington, D.C. to learn about the federal government because I had lived and worked in DC three years ago. But I surprisingly found myself outside my comfort zone during Session 4, where we…
Session 4 for AgriPOWER Class XI was held in Columbus, Ohio recently. From someone who could do better about knowing how our government operates, how the legislative process works, and what the ODA is capable of, this session helped me…
After not meeting in October, AgriPOWER Class XI regrouped in Columbus for our fourth session. Although two months had passed since we last met in Washington D.C., most of us were happy to see each other and everyone was eager…
Joe Cornely - Dec. 2, 2019
It has been a tough year on farmers. Horrible weather, market disrupting trade disputes and a sixth consecutive year of below-break-even prices were piled on the normal economic challenges that farmers faced. But, when you look at the farm economy…
Joe Cornely - Nov. 25, 2019
We all want clean air and clean water. At the same time, we want to make use of many of our planet’s resources. Which is where the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency comes in. To ensure a safe and healthy environment…
