February 2020 Buckeye Farm News

Hemp production plan in Ohio gets green light

The rules surrounding hemp production in Ohio are now in place before the 2020 planting season begins. Shortly after the…

Legislation helps jump-start job training

In mid-January Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2, which gives employers and individuals looking for additional job training state…

Unusual alliance forms to protect water quality

The goal of this unique collaboration is to improve water quality by establishing a baseline understanding of current conservation and nutrient management efforts and build farmer participation in a new certification program.

Ohio Supreme Court rules on oil, gas expired leases

When does an oil and gas lease expire due to lack of production, and how long do landowners have if…

Property protection program payout increases to $5,000

The Ohio Farm Bureau Property Protection Program, more commonly known as the $2,500 Reward Program, has been increased to $5,000….

Video aims to dispel pork industry myths

The curiosity from consumers about how their food is grown is rising. When it comes to getting answers to questions…

Dormant mineral rights ownership clarity sought

A bill pending in the Ohio House seeks to clear up confusion over whether landowners own the mineral rights to…

Stormwater fees help improve, protect Ohio’s water

When it rains or when snow melts, there are no boundaries — the water flows wherever it wants. Managing stormwater…

How ag lenders are banking on farmers

Joel Oney, vice president and manager of agribusiness lending at Heartland Bank, will be the first to tell you that…

Farm Bureau testifies on wind energy bill

Ohio Farm Bureau testified as an interested party in December on House Bill 401 which will change the current setback…