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Claim deadline for Hispanic and Women farmers approaching

March 4, 2013 Audio, Top Headlines 0

Last year, the United States Government established a Claims Process to make available up to $1.33 billion or more to farmers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) based on being female, or based on being Hispanic, in making or servicing farm loans during certain periods between 1981 and 2000. If you qualify and submit a timely claim, you could receive an award of up to $50,000 or up to $250,000 in cash, depending on the evidence that you submit. USDA will also provide a total of up to $160 million in debt relief to successful Claimants who currently owe USDA money for eligible farm loans. Successful Claimants may also receive an additional amount, equal to 25% of the combined cash award plus the principal amount of debt relief, to help pay federal taxes that may be owed.

The deadline to file a claim is March 25 and further information can be found here.… Continue reading

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Cover crops catching on in Ohio

March 1, 2013 Audio, Crops 0

By Ty Higgins, Ohio Ag Net

For 4 decades and counting, Ohio farmer David Brandt has been a no-till farmer. He farms 1,200 acres in central Ohio and strategically uses cover crops in corn, soybean and wheat rotations. A lot has changed about cover crops since Brandt started the practice on his farm.

“We’re now using more than one specie,” Brandt said. “When we go with 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 we just see the the soil improving so much more rapidly than we did with a single specie. It has been a real fun ride so far to see how this concept has grown here in Ohio and throughout the country.”

AUDIO: Brandt discusses cover crop misconceptions and ways to ease into the practice on any operation.

Brandt Cover Crop Field Day

Brandt will share his experiences with cover crops at a field day on March 22nd in Mt.… Continue reading

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Policy and production hot topics at Commodity Classic

February 28, 2013 Audio, Crops, Slider 1

By Matt Reese

Beneath blue and sunny skies in the stunning Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Florida, the Commodity Classic is underway in Kissimmee. In between family trips to Disney, feeding the alligators every day and visits with Harry Potter, there is plenty of business to take care of for the farmers in attendance.

In terms of policy, the hot topics being debated include the stalled farm bill, political gridlock at the federal level and the labeling of genetically modified crops. When they are not in policy sessions, farmers are comparing notes, speculating about the potential for a continued drought in the western U.S. and seeing the newest agricultural offerings at the vast trade show.

Commodity Classic is the once-a-year, can’t-miss event for America’s soybean, corn, wheat and sorghum farmers. The event showcases the latest innovations first-hand and introduces game-changing ideas from the people who created them. Stay tuned for more policy updates from the event.… Continue reading

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Biodiesel carries momentum into 2013

February 5, 2013 Audio, Top Headlines 1

Dale Minyo is in Las Vegas this week for the National Biodiesel Conference. Ohio Ag Net’s coverage is brought to you by the Ohio Soybean Council.

 

Joe Jobe is CEO of the National Biodiesel Board and his visits with Dale about the challenges his industry has overcome and the goals ahead.

Joe Jobe WEB

National Biodiesel Board Chairman Gary Haer talks with Dale about the momentum the industry has going into 2013.

Gary Haer WEB

Adam Ward is with the Ohio Soybean Association and Dale chats with him about the significance of the biodiesel industry.

Adam Ward WEB

John Deere’s Don Borgman updates Dale on the current happenings with Deere and biodiesel.

Don Borgman WEB… Continue reading

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