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ASA applauds Senate passage of H.R. 4213

Posted on 03.10.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Pork Checkoff Sets Direction to Lead a World-Class Food Industry

"Leading a world-class food industry - Responsible. Sustainable. Professional. Profitable." This is the new vision for the National Pork Board that was introduced to Pork Act Delegates at the National Pork Industry Forum March 4-6 in Kansas City, Mo. pork checkoff, socially responsible, national pork, forum

Posted on 03.10.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Ag Groups Weigh-in on Supreme Court Case for Biotech Alfalfa

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a lower court acted hastily and incorrectly by banning the cultivation of biotech alfalfa despite extensive scientific evidence documenting the safety of the crop. biotech alfalfa, seed, round up ready, environment,

Posted on 03.10.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Roehm wins Soy Challenge Program

SOY challenge winner SOY Challenge

Posted on 03.09.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Case IH goes with SCR

Case IH going with SCR to meet Tier 4 Case IH SCR

Posted on 03.09.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Symposium in April to Explore Carbon Sequestration in Urban Green Spaces

Americans covet urban green spaces.Yet little is known of the carbon footprint impacts that come with heavy use and intense management. carbon footprint, Fawcett Center, sequestration symposium

Posted on 03.09.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Ohio Department of Agriculture Offers Export Seminar

Ohio companies can mark their calendars to attend a seminar, offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA, that will educate those interested in pursuing or expanding their export sales. export seminar, Ohio Department of Agriculture

Posted on 03.08.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

Farmers: Bringing Work Home Could Be Dangerous, Study Says

Farmers, especially dairy farmers, could be putting their families at risk if they're not cautious about cleanliness, according to a newly published Ohio State University study. Ohio State University, dairy, farmers, cleanliness, dangers, disease

Posted on 03.08.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

More Ohio Producers Exploring Grass-Fed Beef Production

Ohio livestock producers are exploring grass-fed beef production to meet market demands for what many consider to be a healthful and ecologically sustainable product. However, the production side of the system can be daunting. beef, grass-fed, livestock, healthful, environment

Posted on 03.08.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

New Ohio Program to Help Expand Food Producers' Businesses. First Training Session March 9

A national program connecting food producers to local restaurants, grocery stores and wholesale buyers is being launched in Ohio. The first training workshop takes place March 9. food producers, Ohio, workshop, ODA

Posted on 03.05.10 by Ohio's Country Journal

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Doug O'Brien (right), chief of staff to USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and former assistant director at the Ohio Department of Agriculture, welcomes the Ohio Farm Bureau delegation to the nation’s capital and stresses the importance of them making their issues heard. O’Brien said hello briefly while the participants in the 64th Ohio Farm Bureau Federation County Presidents’ Trip to Washington, D.C., March 8-10, were visiting the USDA offices. Also pictured is Adam Sharp, OFBF director of legislative affairs.

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Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio) shows the OFBF presidents the Christmas card his office mailed out this past December. It featured he and his grandchildren standing in front of the corn at the Ohio Farm Bureau display at the Ohio State Fair last summer. He also stressed his grave concerns with U.S. governmental deficit spending and the resulting expanding federal debt. “If we don’t take care of that, all the programs you’re interested in will be gone,” he said, because there will be no money available for anything.

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Shane Meldick, Jackson County Farm Bureau president, poses for a picture at a podium setup at the USDA offices.

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At Commodity Classic Dale visites with John Muenzenberger, Pioneer Business Manager.

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At Commodity Classic Dale visits with Gail Stratman, FMC Support Specialist.

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At Commodity Classic Dale visits with Jeff Springsteen from Bayer CropScience.

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Many animals in Fairfield and Perry counties were outside soaking up some sun and enjoying grazing on grass through the snow.

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In his last annual farm forum as a U.S. Senator, George Voinovich talked with Ohio agricultural leaders about Issue 2, food safety, labor laws, trade barriers for beef poultry and dairy, biofuels, energy, the economy and other topics. After a decade of this forum, ag leaders commended the Senator for his years of support for Ohio agriculture in the various offices he has held, including governor. Greg Hargett, with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, presented Voinovich with a Lifetime Service Recognition Certificate.

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