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Ohio Farm Bureau weighs in on electric rates affecting members

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Ohio Farm Bureau weighs in on electric rates affecting members

Jack Fisher’s comments submitted to the PUCO on behalf of OFBF In response to more than 1,000 complaints filed about increased rates, including comment from Ohio Farm Bureau, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has disapproved of American Electric... (Continue reading)

Minnesota Pork Act Delegates

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Minnesota Pork Act Delegates

2012 Advicement 1 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry Relations SUBMITTED BY: Minnesota SUBJECT MATTER: PQA Plus Improvements   2012 Advicement 2 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry Relations SUBMITTED BY: NPB SUBJECT MATTER: Pork Production Standards 2012 Advicement 3 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry... (Continue reading)

The Estimation of Maternal and Individual Heterosis in Yorkshire, Large White, and Hampshire Swine and Their Crosses

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The Estimation of Maternal and Individual Heterosis in Yorkshire, Large White, and Hampshire Swine and Their Crosses

M. J. Barhorst K. M. Irvin1 S. J. Moeller S. M. Neal The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences 1 For more information, contact at: The Ohio State University, 110F Animal Science Building, 2029 Fyffe Rd., Columbus, OH 43210;... (Continue reading)

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Attend the Ohio Swine Health Symposium

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Attend the Ohio Swine Health Symposium

The Ohio Swine Health Symposium is set for March 21, 2012 and will be held at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio. The program agenda and registration information is now available. Click on the link for Swine Health... (Continue reading)

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No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree

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No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree

Given the outstanding enrollment and job placement experience in our respective colleges, it was a surprise when three of the five majors “highlighted” in a recent Yahoo Education article by Terrence Loose entitled “College Majors that are Useless” were programs... (Continue reading)

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Ohio Area farmers learn about new livestock care standards

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Ohio Area farmers learn about new livestock care standards

Around 20 area farmers gathered at the Hardin County Fairgrounds last week to learn about the newly established Ohio Livestock Care Standards. Hosting the evening was Rep. Robert Sprague (R-Findlay), Ohio 76th District, and presenting were Ohio Department of Agriculture... (Continue reading)

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Local events connect Ohioans to the farm

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Local events connect Ohioans to the farm

  Our Ohio cooking instructor Marilou Suszko, right, explains cuts... (Continue reading)

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Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Funds Ohio State Fair Junior Livestock Awards

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Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Funds Ohio State Fair Junior Livestock Awards

Bringing home a banner or trophy from the State Fair represents the ultimate goal of a year of hard work and dedication for kids with a 4-H or FFA animal For a young livestock showman, bringing home a banner or... (Continue reading)

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2-Ton Shipment of Pork Arrives at Second Harvest

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2-Ton Shipment of Pork Arrives at Second Harvest

October was National Pork Month. To celebrate, two groups have made a hefty donation to food banks across the state. The Ohio Pork Producers Council along with Ohio Hog Farmers have donated 30,000 pounds of pork to The Association of... (Continue reading)

Hoosiers Amongst Those Elected in Farm Credit Elections

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Hoosiers Amongst Those Elected in Farm Credit Elections

Source: Indiana Prairie Farmer Indiana people will take spots on influential board. Whether you do business with Farm Credit Services of mid-America or not, you surely realize they’re one of the major ag lenders in this part of the country.... (Continue reading)

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Davlin Appointed Manager of OARDC’s Western Ag Research Station

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Davlin Appointed Manager of OARDC's Western Ag Research Station

Joe Davlin has been appointed manager of the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston, Ohio, one of nine outlying research farms operated by Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio — Joe Davlin... (Continue reading)

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Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Helps Ohio Farmers Fight Hunger

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Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Helps Ohio Farmers Fight Hunger

October is National Pork Month and Ohio pork farmers will be observing it by gearing up to share a portion of what they produce with their foodbanks around the state. Farm Credit Services of Mid-America will be supporting their generosity... (Continue reading)

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Indiana’s ‘Million Meals’ Program Receives $50,000 Gift from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

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Indiana's ‘Million Meals’ Program Receives $50,000 Gift from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

There’s a football adage that says if something’s working, you keep doing it. The same can be said for supporting a worthy cause. With September being Hunger Action Month, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America announced a $50,000 gift to Indiana... (Continue reading)

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