Business Climate

Ensuring a Competitive Business Environment

Farm Bureau is hard at work advocating for rural broadband access, competitive tax policies, and fighting against burdensome regulations. Farm Bureau advocates for increased marketing home and abroad, from ensuring direct marketing operations have reasonable regulation to expanding international trading opportunities.

Here are some ways we have worked to support businesses.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds Gov. DeWine dyed diesel executive order

The executive order waives state penalties and suspends discretionary enforcement related to the use of dyed diesel on public highways through Dec. 31, 2026.

Legal with Leah: Changes to Fuel Taxes and Dyed Diesel Regulation

Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the changes to Ohio’s fuel tax, recent guidance on dyed diesel and what farm families need to know.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports expanded use of dyed diesel

The administration recently issued an executive order easing restrictions on the use of tax-exempt dyed diesel fuel for on-road agricultural transportation.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: The future of USMCA

Dr. Ian Sheldon joins the podcast to explain the history of USMCA, what recent decisions mean for the agreement and why its future matters for Ohio agriculture.

USDA announces new support, funding for local meat processors

USDA is providing $60 million in support and funding opportunities for small and mid-sized meat processors across the country. Apply by Aug. 7.

Ohio Farm Bureau members support maple syrup legislation

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) and Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson), the bill would add trees cultivated for maple syrup production to Ohio’s statutory definition of agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau shares members’ concerns with Joint Data Center Committee

Ohio Farm Bureau shared members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports expanded access to E15 on Ohio Turnpike

Ohio Farm Bureau testified in support of House Bill 773, legislation that would allow Ohio Turnpike travel plazas to offer E15.

Results: AFBF survey on fertilizer affordability

70% of America’s farmers say they can’t afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.

What EPA’s new DEF guidance means for farmers

EPA released new guidance allowing diesel equipment manufacturers to move away from traditional DEF quality sensors and use alternative technologies, such as nitrous oxide sensors.