Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 24, 2017
Ohio Farm Bureau is part of an effort examining ways to secure the state’s milk supply in the event of an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease. Under the national Secure Milk Supply Plan, if foot-and-mouth disease is diagnosed…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Feb. 24, 2017
UPDATE May 23, 2018: A proposed settlement has been reached between plaintiffs and Syngenta in litigation over the sale of Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade seed. Those who may be eligible for a claim in this settlement may receive a claim…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Feb. 24, 2017
Time is running out for farmers to attend fertilizer applicator certification training. The Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification bill that was passed in May 2014 requires farmers applying commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres to attend a course on fertilizer…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Feb. 24, 2017Employers must now use a new version of Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification of new hires. According to OSU Extension’s Agricultural Law and Taxation department, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services revised Form I-9 last November and gave employers a…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Feb. 24, 2017
Farm Bureau member Brad Heimerl of Johnstown has been appointed to serve on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for the 2017-2019 term. Heimerl, a crop, swine and beef cattle farmer in Licking County, formerly served on…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 24, 2017Seven Ohio Farm Bureau members have been appointed to serve on American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. Members from across the country serve on the committees to share their expertise and experience with American Farm Bureau’s president and board of…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Feb. 24, 2017
In February, Ohio Farm Bureau hosted a small roundtable discussion about the upcoming farm bill in Columbus with AFBF Director of Public Policy Mary Kay Thatcher to discuss issues of concern. As farmers prepare for the development of the 2018…
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 24, 2017
For the fourth consecutive year, Nationwide is collaborating with industry leaders and agricultural professionals to host the Nominate Your Fire Department Contest as part of this year’s Grain Bin Safety Week Feb. 19-25, 2017. The safety contest runs from Jan. 1…
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 22, 2017
Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Adam Sharp is making good on his commitment to visit all 86 county Farm Bureaus, having visited 23 through the end of February during his County Outreach, Research, Engagement Tour. Sharp has also visited the…
