Avoiding Probate: Two Commonly Overlooked Farm Assets
By: Robert Moore, Monday, October 13th, 2025 Avoiding probate should be a primary goal in nearly every estate plan. It reduces legal fees, shortens administration time, and prevents unnecessary disruption for heirs. For most assets, avoiding probate is straightforward. Bank…
October 1 brings open burning restrictions
By: Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 The warm, dry, windy months of October and November are upon us, and theybring increased fire risk across Ohio. That’s why Ohio law prohibits…
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Online Farm Transition and Estate Course Now Available
OSU Extension is pleased to announce that a new online self-paced course titled “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” is now available through OSU’s Professional and Continuing Education platform. This course is designed to help farm families navigate the complex process…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Provisions Important for Farms and Agriculture
Barry Ward, Director, Income Tax Schools at The Ohio State University Jeff Lewis, J.D., Legal Associate, Agricultural and Resource Law Program, Income Tax Schools The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act (H.R. 1), was passed, signed and became law on July…
State Operating Budget makes changes to pesticide application laws
By: Ellen Essman, Senior Research Associate Thursday, July 17th, 2025 After months of deliberation, the General Assembly delivered H.B. 96, the two-year state operating budget, to Governor Mike DeWine. Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on June 30, vetoing several provisions….
002025 Reconciliation Farm Bill – Summary Overview
Friday, July 11th, 2025 Guest author: Carl Zulauf, Emeritus Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, Ohio State University Note: The 2025 Reconcilation Bill (known “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July…
State Operating Budget makes changes to ag licenses, permits, and fees
By: Ellen Essman, Senior Research Associate Wednesday, July 09th, 2025 After months of deliberation, the General Assembly delivered H.B. 96, the two-year state operating budget, to Governor Mike DeWine. Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on June 30, vetoing several provisions….
Selling home-produced foods that use fresh fruit: know the laws
By: Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Tuesday, July 01st, 2025 Fresh fruits are coming into season all across Ohio, offering those who sell home-produced foods opportunities for new seasonal products. But it’s important to…
“Let the buyer beware” doctrine applies to real estate sales in Ohio
By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 “Do your due diligence” is the lesson learned from a recent Ohio appeals court decision in a case alleging that a seller fraudulently induced a…
House Farm Bill Reconciliation Summary Overview
By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 Guest author: Dr. Carl Zulauf, Professor Emeritus, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, Ohio State University. Note: The U.S. House of Representatives passed its budget reconciliation…
