Ohio Farm Bureau News
 08/27/2008 - Emerald Ash Borer found in Wayne County 08/26/2008 - Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program to help with research, education and market development 08/25/2008 - Public Comment welcomed on Wildlife, Forestry at Open Houses 08/22/2008 - OFBF seeks farmers for advisory teams 08/21/2008 - New Farm Bill Option Aids Producers in Managing Crop Risk 08/20/2008 - ODNR to open 25 State Nature Preserves to special archery hunts 08/19/2008 - Experts to Debate Rising Food Prices at Farm Science Review 08/18/2008 - USDA awards $4.5 million for 23 Rural Cooperative Development Centers 08/18/2008 - Two dates announced for 2008 Ohio Soy Industry Insights Forums
08/15/2008 - USDA readies fresh fruit and vegetable purchases for elementary schools 08/14/2008 - Ohio corn crop faring well despite wet planting 08/12/2008 - County activities celebrated at Leadership Conference 08/11/2008 - Senators tour “Land and Living” at state fair 08/11/2008 - EPA sticks with Renewable Fuels Standard 08/07/2008 - Voinovich to continue “High Gas Prices Tour” at OFBF exhibit 08/01/2008 - Big names give big praise to OFBF exhibit 08/06/2008 - Farm Bureau accepting applications for national contests 08/05/2008 - CCA College Being Offered at Farm Science Review 08/04/2008 - USDA takes action on mandatory country of origin labeling 07/31/2008 - Ohio Agriculture license plates now available 07/30/2008 - Ohio State Fair to start today 07/29/2008 - Learn More about Managing Livestock Facilities at Farm Science Review 07/28/2008 - AFBF Launches Conversations on Animal Care 07/25/2008 - OSU Farmland Policy Innovation Center Announces Mini-grant Program for Ohio Communities 07/24/2008 - McCain, Obama pledge support of agriculture 07/23/2008 - Schafer: “USDA in Race to the Finish Line” 07/22/2008 - Beef Checkoff Launches New Web Site 07/21/2008 - AFBF: Lifting of Moratorium on Offshore Drilling Welcomed 07/18/2008 - OFBF launches legislative and regulatory action Web site 07/18/2008 - Supplemental disaster assistance deadline extended 07/17/2008 - OFBF offers family attractions at Ohio State Fair 07/16/2008 - Corn stocks in report higher than expected 07/16/2008 - USDA to list stores receiving recalled meat and poultry products 07/15/2008 - USDA announces new crop certification deadline 07/14/2008 - New Days, New Discoveries at Farm Science Review 07/11/2008 - USDA issues advance direct payments 07/10/2008 - Soybean farmers encouraged to apply for ASA/DuPont Young Leader Program 07/09/2008 - USDA Releases CRP Land in Flood Regions for Grazing 07/08/2008 - Growing rubber in Ohio 07/07/2008 - ODA Seeking Nominees for Grain Marketing Operating Committee 07/03/2008 - Retail Food Prices Rise Slightly in Second Quarter 07/02/2008 - Lawsuits filed against ODA’s dairy labeling rule 07/01/2008 - AFBF: Weather Damaged Crop Costs Top $8 Billion 06/30/2008 - Foundation for Agriculture recognizes Ohio project, teacher 06/27/2008 - Group takes first step to Connect Ohio 06/27/2008 - ODOT invites all Ohioans to Join the "Transportation Conversation" 06/26/2008 - Kroger issues voluntary beef recall upon E. coli confirmation 06/25/2008 - Project Focusing on Pawpaw for Preservation and Niche Crop 06/24/2008 - Teachers to talk with farmers during summer workshop 06/23/2008 - Farmers may now sign up for Quality Loss Crop Disaster Program 06/20/2008 - Gypsy Moth Aerial Treatments underway in parts of Ohio 06/19/2008 - Congress Overrides Second Farm Bill Veto 06/19/2008 - OPPC offers new youth scholarships for pork producing families 06/18/2008 - FSA county committee nomination period now open 06/17/2008 - Israeli Dairy Experts Visiting Ohio to Foster Collaboration 06/16/2008 - USDA delivers first action for 2008 Farm Bill 06/16/2008 - Crop Production Prospects Reduced in USDA Reports 06/13/2008 - Ohio Soybean Council to Elect Five Trustees 06/12/2008 - Bioproducts Task Force Recommendations Announced 06/11/2008 - Despite rain, Ohio ahead of the curve on corn planting 06/10/2008 - Ohio Tomatoes Cleared by U.S. Food and Drug Administration 06/09/2008 - New Ohio Proud Web site connects Consumers with Ohio Products 06/06/2008 - OPGMA Fruit, Veggie Summer Tour returns to Wooster June 25 06/05/2008 - ODA begins review of nearly 200 Farmland Preservation Applications 06/04/2008 - Three Agribusiness Leaders Chosen as Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Invitational Honorees
06/03/2008 - Eligible CRP Acres Allowed to Hay and Graze 06/02/2008 - Weather Slowing Corn, Increasing Chances for Pest Problems 05/29/2008 - Ohioans will vote on Clean Ohio Fund 05/29/2008 - USDA announces CRP permitted use for livestock feed needs 05/28/2008 - OSU Researchers Developing Ash Borer-Resistant Trees 05/27/2008 - Congress overrides Farm Bill veto 05/23/2008 - Safer safety lessons 05/22/2008 - Biofuels, Biopolymers key topics of National Biotech Conference 05/21/2008 - Turbulent Futures Markets Challenging Farmers 05/20/2008 - OSIA members discuss industry concerns with legislators in Washington 05/19/2008 - Smith named Farm Bureau organization director 05/16/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau praises veto-proof passage of farm bill
05/16/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Selects Scholarship Recipients 05/15/2008 - Congress sends farm bill to president; veto threat still looms 05/15/2008 - It’s not too late to be counted in the 2007 Ag Census 05/15/2008 - USDA Extends 2008 CSP Sign-up for Sandusky Watershed through May 30 05/14/2008 - OFBF Summer Reach Out series to highlight Ohio’s No. 1 industry 05/13/2008 - Great Buckeye Tractor Cruise to benefit Children’s Quality of Life 05/12/2008 - OSIA offers $1,000 Ralph H. Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship Award
05/09/2008 - Funding still available for schools to use soy biodiesel in buses 05/08/2008 - Ohio Sheep Day to be held July 12 05/07/2008 - Power Briefing connects legislators, candidates with ag issues 05/07/2008 - Food Price Rise Result of Complex Issues, Biofuels only Small Part 05/06/2008 - OFBF receives two Silver Quill Awards 05/05/2008 - USDA to purchase up to $50 million in pork products 05/01/2008 -
Governor signs energy bill 05/02/2008 - Ohioans can fish for free May 3 and 4 05/01/2008 - “Ohio's Horse” projected winner in time for Derby 05/01/2008 - Farm and Ranch Women Sharpen Leadership Skills 04/30/2008 - FSA declares three Ohio counties eligible for emergency loans 04/29/2008 - Raccoon rabies vaccination baiting slated for May 1 to May 23 04/28/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau names database specialist 04/25/2008 - Tangible personal property tax nearing end 04/24/2008 - High Food Costs May Impact Nutrition of Low-Income Ohioans 04/23/2008 - Strickland Praises House Passage of Bipartisan Energy Bill 04/23/2008 - ODA Director visits local community, honors area farmer on Earth Day 04/22/2008 - April 22 is 38th annual Earth Day 04/21/2008 - Farm Bureau Welcomes Korean Beef Trade 04/18/2008 - Researchers Exploring Ways to Convert Manure Gas into Fertilizer 04/17/2008 - Farm Bill extension deadline looms 04/16/2008 - School District recognized for clean fuel efforts 04/15/2008 - U.S. broadband forums to kick-off in Columbus 04/14/2008 - ODA Amends Dairy Labeling Rule 04/14/2008 - Regional meetings to support Clean Ohio renewal 04/11/2008 - Report failed crop acreage prior to destruction 04/10/2008 - 2008 Agricultural Linked Deposit Awards Announced 04/09/2008 - Communities Gear Up for Farm Safety 04/08/2008 - Ohio Equine Industry Forms Coalition 04/07/2008 - Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center dedicated 04/07/2008 - Grand Lake St. Mary’s EQIP project expanded, sign-up extended 04/03/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau praises stimulus plan 04/03/2008 - Governor, ODA unveil new Ohio Proud program 04/02/2008 - Governor, Legislative Leaders Announce Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package
04/02/2008 - Ohio’s First-Ever Food Policy Council Holds Initial Meeting 04/01/2008 - Economist shares doubts about farm bill 03/31/2008 - Frank named to Ohio Farm Bureau positions 03/27/2008 - OFBF names Gahler new organization director for Sandusky County 03/27/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to Host Youth Fun Event 03/25/2008 - Ohio Agriculture Department Files Revised Dairy Labeling Rule 03/25/2008 - Fisher to Preside Over Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair Opening 03/21/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau launches AgriPOWER Institute 03/21/2008 - ODA Recognizes Farm Bureau member as Ag Ambassador during Ohio Agriculture Day 03/20/2008 - Conservation Farm Family Award Nominations Sought 03/19/2008 - County Farm Bureau presidents talk ag on Capitol Hill 03/18/2008 - Lake Erie wind energy development subject of public meetings 03/15/2008 - Downtown farmers’ market freshens up Under new management 03/14/2008 - Check your Well during National Ground Water Awareness Week 03/13/2008 -
Farm Bureau: An Advocate for Farmers and Consumers 03/12/2008 - Action Alert: Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers 03/12/2008 - Action Alert: Dairy Labeling 03/10/2008 - Forum to explore Safe and Sustainable Food 03/11/2008 - Dairy Disaster Assistance sign up resumes 03/10/2008 - ODA opens 2008 application period for Clean Ohio AEPP 03/06/2008 - No partial 2007-crop-year counter-cyclical payments for corn, grain sorghum and soybeans 03/05/2008 - Organics 101 Workshop Offered 03/03/2008 - Sens. Brown, Harkin discuss Farm Bill at OSU 03/03/2008 - Farm Safety Week Focuses on Children in 2008 02/29/2008 - Custom farming providers, consumers asked to help determine rates 02/28/2008 - Ohio FSA receives new conservation project through CRP 02/27/2008 - Brown, Harkin to host Farm Bill Forum at OSU 02/27/2008 - Public Comment Invited on Wildlife Issues 02/26/2008 - OSC Foundation offers college scholarships 02/25/2008 - USDA raises Ag Exports forecast to record $101 billion - Agenda set for Ohio Swine Health Symposium 02/21/2008 - Ohio FB member named to EPA Ag Advisory Committee 02/20/2008 - On-Farm Savings Not Hard to Come By, If You Know Where to Look - Ohio Dairy Conference Slated for March 4 02/18/2008 - Ohio Sheep Improvement Association priming for Ohio Sheep Industry Expansion 02/15/2008 - Funding available for school districts to use soy biodiesel in buses 02/14/2008 - OFBF kicks-off 2008 "Farm Votes Matter" campaign during Ag Day - OFBF, OLC accepting nominations for Neighbor of the Year 02/12/2008 - Farm Bureau Encouraged by Labor Proposals
02/11/2008 - Pennington joins OFBF legal team
02/07/2008 - ODA releases new "emergency" rule on dairy labeling 02/07/2008 - USDA Rural Development offers assistance to improve rural infrastructure 02/06/2008 - Tuscarawas Co. Farm Bureau member stresses reliability of electricity to lawmakers 02/05/2008 - NW Ohio Farm Women Conference March 14 02/04/2008 - Farm Bureau marks National Food Check-Out Week 02/01/2008 - Israel Trip to Further Ag Technology/Collaboration with Ohio 01/31/2008 - Local Farm Bureau, OSU Extension discuss ag issues at Ashland meeting 01/30/2008 - Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Draws Enthusiastic Crowd 01/29/2008 - Schafer sworn in as Secretary of Agriculture 01/29/2008 - USDA accepts applications for crop, feed and livestock losses suffered Feb. 28 up to Dec. 31, 2007 01/28/2008 - Homestead exemption applications again available 01/25/2008 - EPA awards grants to Ohio counties for clean school bus projects 01/24/2008 - Learn About Ag Enterprises at Small Farm College 01/23/2008 - Connect Ohio Initiative Underway 01/22/2008 - Delaware, Franklin Co. Farm Bureaus to sponsor Equine Workshop 01/21/2008 - USDA Enrolls One Millionth Acre in Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program 01/18/2008 - ODNR Accepting Enrollment Applications for Forest Legacy Program 01/17/2008 - Farm Bureau Policy set during Convention 01/15/2008 - Breeding Success in New Orleans 01/14/2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau Federation offers introductory dues rate 01/14/2008 - AFBF convention underway in Big Easy 01/14/2008 - 2008 Ohio Pork Congress to be Held at New Location 01/11/2008 - Marion County among 15 County Farm Bureaus to be recognized at AFBF Annual Convention 01/10/2008 - BWC alerts businesses of e-mail scam 01/10/2008 - OFB Foundation offers annual scholarships 01/09/2008 - Nationwide and OFBF Ohio 4-H Center opens at OSU 01/08/2008 - Ohio farmer appointed to Soy Transportation Coalition Board of Directors 01/07/2008 - OFB Foundation awards series of Agricultural Grants for 2008 01/04/2008 - Farm Credit Offers $36,000 in scholarships 01/03/2008 - Ohio Producers: Reach Your Customers with MarketMaker 01/02/2008 - USDA issues disaster payments for crop, livestock and feed losses
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