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Senate Bill 150 rule making

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) hopes to have rules called for in the recently passed Senate Bill 150 filed by the end of the month.

Director Dave Daniels says once those rules are in place, ODA and OSU Extension will be rolling out educational programs.

“The educational components are to help them understand the technologies that’s out there today,” said Daniels.

SB-150 will require anyone who applies commercial fertilizer to 50 acres or more to be certified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

“The certification supports responsible ag practices and helps promote the 4-R programs, while allowing Ohio to continue to grow its vital agricultural industry,” Director Daniels said. “The 4-R Nutrient Stewardship concept encourages applicators to use the Right fertilizer source, the Right rate, the Right time and the Right place.”