Ohio ag groups are asking Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide clearer guidance on what farmers can expect to address planting struggles. In a letter, the groups write that there is uncertainty surrounding trade assistance payments, disaster aid, and prevent plant coverage under crop insurance. They say many Ohio farmers are uncertain how to proceed. the groups are asking for provisions to allow planting and normal harvest, including silage and baleage, and grazing of forage crops and cover crops on prevent plant acreage without penalty and without date restrictions.
