Farmers

After a successful initial lawsuit in 2025, a wave of new plaintiffs are hoping to reinstate funding that helps secure affordable farmland, capital and markets.

The U.S. House passed its version of the Farm Bill after nearly a decade with no updated legislation. But some in the ag sector are concerned about the future of first-generation farmers.

The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association teamed up with 13 other corn-producing states to send a letter, requesting transparency from the DOJ and USDA on a federal probe into fertilizer markets.

After decades of private, local ownership, Tom's Market is considering becoming a co-op grocery store. That would mean community members can share ownership and input on operations at the store.

Ohio corn farmers navigated several mishaps, including design errors and unreliable weather, to deliver the fall staple.

Over the last 15 to 20 years, China has been the number one importer of soybeans from the U.S. Now, they have cut their purchasing power to zero.

The goal of planting grassland habitat is to rebound grassland bird populations, which suffer from a loss of habitat.

Ohio exports 50% of its soybeans, raising concerns about the impact of cutting USAID programs which account for more than 1 million tons of U.S. farm product purchases annually.

That includes $1.2 billion for food banks, schools, child care centers and more to buy from local farmers and growers.

Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice partnered with the Black, Indigenous and Farmers of Color Food and Farming Network to offer small-scale farmers in the region an opportunity to learn about farming policy and self-advocacy.

The Ohio Farm Bureau, Department of Agriculture and Ohio State University created a survey of stressors and coping mechanisms among farmers and other agriculture workers.

The gas blended with 15% ethanol is now approved for sales for the third summer in a row, with the U.S. EPA waiving regulations intended to prevent smog.