Bipartisan group launches effort to oppose rural policies
MAPLEWOOD – Rural America 2020, a new national campaign fighting back against Trump Administration policies that are hurting already-struggling rural communities across key 2020...
OABA to honor professionalism, stewardship, excellence in agribusiness employees
COLUMBUS – The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will recognize outstanding leaders in the agribusiness industry through the OABA Industry Excellence Awards.OABA has a distinguished history...
USDA: Ohio producers need to complete crop acreage reports
COLUMBUS – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Ohio producers to complete crop acreage reports by the applicable deadline for their county. Acreage reporting...
OFB Foundation awards $57,000 in scholarships
COLUMBUS – Yje Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded $57,000 in scholarships to students across the state. The foundation annually recognizes Ohio students for...
Gas prices and COVID-19 pandemic
Gasoline prices fell dramatically this spring, one of the few bright spots for consumers this year. The oil feud between Russia and Saudi Arabia...
Conservation Stewardship Program signup deadline set
COLUMBUS – The next deadline for Ohio Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this fiscal year is May 29, 2020....
Some answers for 4-H members
As 4-H educators, we have been receiving a lot of questions related to whether families should move forward with purchasing market livestock for fair....
FSA services available by phone appointment only
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available...
Local Farm Bureau members attend Ag Day
COLUMBUS — Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau (OFBF) members, including representatives from Shelby Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their...
Agricultural producers encouraged to visit Farmers.Gov for updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As proactive health measures are put in effect nationwide to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the USDA is taking measures to...
