Capitol Corner
OABA Joins More Than 330 Ag Groups Urging House to Advance Farm Bill 2.0
04/22/2026
Organizations Representing Farmers, Ranchers, and Agribusinesses Across All 50 States Urge Swift House Action on Farm Bill 2.0.
Read MoreOABA Participates in American Ag Retailers Association Washington, D.C. Fly‑In
03/09/2026
OABA was proud to join agricultural leaders from across the country at last week’s Agricultural Retailers Association Washington, D.C. Fly‑In. This annual event brings together ag retailers, agribusinesses, and industry partners for high‑level discussions with federal policymakers on the most pressing issues shaping modern agriculture.
Read MoreYou're Invited to Attend OABA's Annual Legislative Day – March 25
03/09/2026
OABA will host its annual Legislative Day on March 25, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. A limited number of seats remain and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More2025 Key Legislative Wins
02/16/2026
OABA achieved several important advocacy wins in 2025, helping restore H2Ohio agriculture funding, protect key tax exemptions and clarify pesticide regulations. These efforts, along with continued engagement on nutrient management, workforce, infrastructure and trade, support a strong and sustainable future for Ohio agribusiness.
Read MoreOABA Urges Ohio EPA to Require Individual Water Permits for Data Centers
01/13/2026
OABA submitted comments to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed general NPDES permit that would authorize data centers under a single statewide framework.
Read MoreGovernor Signs House Bill 10 into Law, Aligning Ohio Pesticide Rules with Federal Standards
12/23/2025
Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 10 into law, marking an important step forward in providing regulatory clarity for who may apply certain crop protection products in Ohio. The legislation received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Ohio General Assembly and corrects an unintended change to Ohio’s pesticide regulations that occurred during the state budget process earlier this year.
Read MoreHB 10 Advances, Awaiting Governor’s Signature
11/14/2025
House Bill 10, legislation that provides regulatory clarity regarding who may apply certain crop protection products in Ohio, has passed both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and is now awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s approval. The bill corrects an unintended change to Ohio’s pesticide regulations that occurred during the state budget process earlier this year.
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