Lynn Snyder - April 15, 2020
The possibilities of property damage or putting the public in danger are just some important reasons to keep farm animals inside the fence. There can be civil or criminal implications for an animal running at large. Ohio Farm Bureau Policy…
Ty Higgins - March 16, 2020
Measures are being taken in Ohio and throughout the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and these measures will impact the state’s livestock auctions. Effective immediately and until further notice, livestock auction facilities are limiting spectators at…
Ty Higgins - Feb. 13, 2020
The impact of an unusually wet spring last year is still being felt by Ohio’s livestock producers. Rains that kept many farmers from planting corn and soybeans in a timely manner, or in some cases not planting at all, also…
Abra Dunn - Jan. 15, 2020
This event is postponed until further notice. On March 12, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health announced a ban has been put in place regarding mass gatherings of 100+ in the State of Ohio. Check back on our…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 19, 2019
In 1902, Ohio State University formed the Department of Animal Husbandry, which later evolved into Animal Sciences. Farmers know the value the department provides to Ohio’s livestock industry, helping farmers efficiently produce animal protein. In reality, all of us are…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 5, 2019
A report from the Environmental Working Group has generated some ill-informed newspaper editorials that call for a crackdown on livestock farmers. It also serves to demonstrate the challenge of getting agriculture’s views in front of the public. The report is…
Amy Beth Graves - May 8, 2018
Love a tasty slice of bacon, tangy smoked ribs or a savory piece of ham? If so, you’re not alone. Demand for pork products is sizzling hot — it’s the most widely eaten meat in the world, accounting for more…
Devin Trout - April 27, 2018
The Union County Sheriff’s Office would like your help putting together an emergency contact list of livestock owners in Union County. Each year the Sheriff’s Office get hundreds of calls regarding livestock that are in the roadway or loose in…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - March 6, 2018Livestock farmers who have been waiting for a new air emissions requirement can breathe a little easier for at least a few more months. Since 2008, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule has exempted all livestock farms from reporting hazardous…
Amy Beth Graves - March 29, 2016
Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center educators are holding a series of rotational grazing workshops for livestock producers who are looking to improve the forage quality of their pastures, grow healthier forage plants and improve…
