WATER QUALITY & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) strongly supports implementation of the 4R concept of nutrient management — Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place. Supports policies backed by science and research-based discoveries that create practical regulations and avoid undue financial burdens. Opposes any attempt by… Read More
House Bill 62 – Transportation Budget In early April, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 62, a transportation budget bill that will raise Ohio’s gas and diesel tax, currently at 28 cents a gallon, to 38.5 cents for gas and 47 cents for diesel. Additionally, front license plates will no… Read More
The Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture came into law this past summer. As a result, the program requires training (or meeting equivalent requirement), application for the certificate and continuing education to maintain the certificate. Those required to obtain the certificate prior to September… Read More
The Ohio State House is abuzz with activity during the late spring and early summer. Governor John Kasich and the Ohio Legislature are required by the Ohio Constitution to pass and sign the Ohio operating budget, House Bill 59 (H.B. 59) for fiscal years 2014-2015 before midnight on July 1st. Read More