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ASA advocates for infrastructure improvements
As the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee moves to mark up the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (H.R. 7) released by Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.), American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman underscored multiple high points within the bill’s initial language: “ASA applauds Chairman Mica’s proposal, which included multiple soybean farmer priorities, including ...
With Super Bowl party, food safety worth more than two points
As both the New England Patriots and New York Giants know, you win with defense. When it comes to planning a Super Bowl XLVI party, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants football fans to know how to play defense against potential foodborne illness. “Great food, large groups of friends and cheering on ...
OFU adopts 2012 policy
In their recent 2012 public policy discussion, members of the Ohio Farmers Union (OFU) approved language on a number of pertinent topics for this year. Included in the discussion was the support of a limited moratorium on the issuance of permits by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for new instances of hydraulic fracturing for ...
Six Ohio agribusinesses receive USDA grants
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Merrigan made the announcement in Chicago after keynoting the “Local/Regional Food System Conference” hosted at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Six Ohio agri-businesses were among the ...
ASA pushing two critical measures for biodiesel
Now is a critical time for two American Soybean Association (ASA) biodiesel policy priorities. ASA is asking members to contact their members of Congress and urge them to support the retroactive reinstatement of the biodiesel tax credit. The biodiesel tax credit lapsed on December 31, 2011. Retroactive extension of the biodiesel credit is a top ...
Workshops help growers make products ‘MarketReady’
Ohio food producers looking to sell through different marketing channels are invited to attend one of three MarketReady training programs. The day-long workshop teaches what is required to sell to grocers, restaurants and other wholesale buyers. Programs will be held on Feb. 15 at the UFCW Hall in Cincinnati, Feb. 23 at the Center for ...
10th annual youth pork leadership institute announced
Pork enthusiasts from around Ohio will have a chance to learn about all aspects of the pork industry at the 2012 Youth Pork Leadership Institute, a three-day seminar to be held in Columbus in June. Young men and women will be selected to participate in the event, which is sponsored by the Ohio Pork Producers ...
USDA pilot program offers lower mortgage interest rates
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages to reduce their monthly payments. This initiative is part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to help middle class families, create jobs, and strengthen the economy. The Single Family Housing Guaranteed Rural Refinance ...
Ohio cattlemen in Nashville for National Cattlemens Convention
Heather Hetterick spoke with Ohio Cattleman’s Association President Sam Sutherly who one of almost 100 Ohio cattle producers in Nashville for the National Cattleman’s Convention. Heather Wrap 2-3-11 A recording-breaking crowd of nearly 7,000 cattlemen and women from across the country jockeyed for a seat at the second general session of the 2012 Cattle Industry ...
Junk feed = Thin cows, weak calves
By Stan Smith, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County “My cows are eating all they want, and they are full . . . but it appears they keep getting thinner.” “I’ve got some cows that act like they are open.” “My fall born calves seem unthrifty, and some are week. I’ve lost a few.” “I ...
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