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.
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…
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…
On the latest edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with Barry Ward, assistant professor with OSU Extension, leader production business management and director of OSU income tax schools, as well…
Amy Beth Graves - Oct. 5, 2017
Farmers in central Ohio are welcoming the expansion of POET Biorefining, saying it will increase demand for local grains, create new jobs and stimulate the overall economy in rural Ohio. In August, POET broke ground on a $120 million expansion…
Lynn Snyder - May 1, 2017
The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened online applications for its third Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds. Applications are due June 30.
Amy Beth Graves - April 17, 2017
As a livestock producer who grew up helping out at the family’s small meat processing facility, Nate Like tends to hear stories about problems at the facilities. And increasingly, the Henry County Farm Bureau president has been hearing the same…
Lynn Snyder - March 1, 2017
Ohio Farm Bureau has set its state and federal policy priority issues for the year. The organization’s grassroots policy process surfaces and determines areas that have a significant impact on production agriculture, the food system and rural communities. These priorities are…
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 12, 2017
Food transport, service and catering requirements will be the topic of discussion at a seminar hosted by the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT). Four experts, who specialize in working closely with mobile food companies, food service operations, caterers and…
Fulton County Farm Bureau member Paul Barnaby can’t hold back the pride he feels when he passes the new NatureFresh Farms facility being built in his county. “You’re impressed every time you go down (State) Route 108,” he said. “I’ve…
