As the trade and tariff war between China and the United States continues, business and government officials from Ohio’s sister state of Hubei Province met with their counterparts in Columbus recently to talk about what the two regions have in…
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Ag Innovation Challenge offers startup funds for entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for its 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through Sept. 24.
Farm Bureau presidents pen letter to Washington about trade tariffs
State Farm Bureau presidents urge U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Perdue to work with President Trump to end the escalation of trade disputes with China.
Farm Bureau to offer Dairy Revenue Protection insurance
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, has developed a new risk management insurance product for dairy farmers. Approved by the Agriculture Department’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, “Dairy Revenue Protection” insurance will provide dairy…
International trade markets crucial to farmers
As trade questions persist, grain farmers and their overseas markets are ground zero in the debate. As more and more headlines speak of trade tariffs, trade wars and import/export markets, it’s good to be reminded of what these issues mean…
Legal with Leah: Selling products at farmers markets
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.
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Ohio Restaurant Association on Town Hall Ohio
Ohioans spent just under $21 billion last year eating out. That’s the estimated sales figure for Ohio’s more than 22,000 eating and drinking establishments. Diners enjoyed meals at little diners at country crossroads and at Wendy’s, Bob Evans and other…
Federal tax reform could mean thousands in savings for farmers
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.
ARC county payments minimal this fall
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…
Trade agreements remain in flux
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…