Chris' Corner
OABA Signs Letter to Congress on Surface Transportation
03/23/2021
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association, with 60 state and national agricultural associations, signed a letter to the U.S. Congress regarding surface transportation. The next surface transportation bill is an opportunity to enact policies that foster a more environmentally responsible, productive, and economically viable freight transportation system to keep America’s agricultural and manufacturing industries competitive in the world market.
View ResponsesOABA Participates in ARA Virtual D.C. Fly-In
03/05/2021
March 1-4, the Ohio AgriBusiness Association connected virtually with legislators during the Agricultural Retailers Association D.C. Fly-In. During the visits, the group shared several key issues impacting Ohio agribusinesses. Among other topics, conversations focused on transportation infrastructure and regulation reform.
View ResponsesOABA Submits Testimony in Support of Rural Broadband
03/04/2021
Chris Henney recently provided testimony supporting rural broadband to the Ohio House Finance Committee and Senate Energy & Public Utilities Committee. House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 8, if passed, would incentive further broadband deployment to underserved areas of the state.
View ResponsesOhio’s State Budget Process and It's Impact on Ohio Agriculture
02/17/2021
On Monday, February 1st Governor DeWine debuted his proposal for the Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 budget for the state of Ohio, launching a process that will culminate with a state budget signed by the Governor by July 1, 2021. So, what does the budget process have to do with Ohio’s agribusinesses? Chris Henney lays out the process for members.
View ResponsesOABA Calls on Membership to Comment on Atrazine Registration Review
02/04/2021
Submit Comments by February 19
OABA is calling on its members to submit comments to the EPA regarding Atrazine’s registration review. The comment period is open until February 19th.
View ResponsesChris' Corner: OABA Joins Coalition to Stop the Spread
12/10/2020
Individual action and vigilance encouraged to protect Ohio's agriculture industry
OABA is pleased to announce that the Ohio AgriBusiness Association has recently joined the Coalition to Stop the Spread. Led by the Ohio Business Roundtable, the Coalition consists of businesses, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning and other Ohio organizations that recognize the threat COVID-19 presents to our health and our economy.
View ResponsesCongressman David Scott Named Chairman of House Agriculture Committee
12/07/2020
Source: Congressman David Scott
Congressman David Scott has been approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first African American Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. The committee is empowered with legislative oversight relating to the U.S. agriculture industry, forestry, nutrition, and rural development.
View ResponsesOABA Signs Letter to Gov. DeWine Urging Ag Designated High Priority in COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 2
12/03/2020
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association, with eight state agricultural organizations, has signed a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging the administration to consider agriculture - one of the 16 essential infrastructures - high priority in phase 2 of Ohio's proposed COVID-19 vaccination plan.
View ResponsesOABA Signs Letter Supporting the US Grain Standards Act
12/01/2020
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association, along with 14 other state and national agricultural organizations, has signed a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives urging the swift enactment of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA).
View ResponsesOABA Signs Letter to FMCSA Supporting Driver Pilot Program for 18-20 Year Olds
11/11/2020
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association, with 45 state and national organizations, has signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FMCSA in support of a pilot program to allow truck drivers aged 18-20 to drive across state lines.
View ResponsesOhio Election Update - November 4
11/04/2020
Many of us stayed up last night to watch coverage of the presidential race, and continue to monitor developments today. While the presidential race carries national importance, just as important to Ohio's agribusinesses are the state races that have already been decided.
View ResponsesWelcome to Chris' Corner!
10/12/2020
I thought I’d kick things off by sharing an article I recently wrote for our LAUNCH newsletter. For those of you not familiar with LAUNCH, it is a program specifically designed for your emerging leaders.
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