In Ohio Country Today: Recent Episodes
Dan Wilson
Dan Wilson is an award-winning veteran broadcaster whose career spans 38 years in Radio & Television. He is the owner of Wilson 1 Communications since 1991 and is both the Co-Host and Producer of the nationally recognized television show “In Ohio Country Today” which first aired in July, 2005. This podcast site complements the feature stores seen on the program. The t.v. show airs on numerous stations and broadcasts weekly throughout Ohio and parts of Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania and seen nationally via our social media, website, YouTube Channel and great vehicles like Farm & Ranch T.V. Co-Hosts include Alan Davis, a 36 year business owner/active farmer and Gary Jackson, a 48 year award-winning farm broadcaster. www.inohiocountry.com
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Farmer Lee Jones from The Chef’s Garden, located in Huron, Ohio - a nationally recognized farm, and rooted in tradition and innovation. The Chef’s Garden has been delivering specialty products with optimum shelf life, quality, flavor, and nutrition direct from the farm to the world’s finest chefs, restaurants, and home consumers for over 40 years. Under the guidance of Farmer Lee Jones, Bob Jones, Jr. The Chef’s Garden employs traditional, regenerative farming methods combined with innovative technology to stay on the leading edge of the produce business.
Co-Host Alan Davis is with Micah and Melissa Hollinger at Resource in Lima, Ohio - a family owned business who produce products for landscaping needs as well a selection of compost, soils, decorative stones and more! And they work with farmers and ag producers here in Ohio to recycle and reproduce various other ag products. Big Dan Wilson Host and Producer.
Our Amanda Mangan has an exclusive interview with Gov. Mike DeWine to talk about his Ag Accomplishments during his tenure as well as updates on this years Ohio State and Alan Davis is at the Auglaize County Fair to discuss this years 174th event.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Dave Stamp one of the featured guest speakers at the 2026 Land Expo and co-host Amanda Mangan is with Sherrod Brown former United States Senator from Ohio and current Democratic nominee for Senator here in the Buckeye State.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Craig von Stein, Equipment Division Manager, Dye Real Estate & Land Company to discuss Equipment Auctions; Also Jane Fife from Monarch Ag to discuss Advancing Biologically Driven Agriculture and Jake Willsea talks about manure application options.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate & Land Company to discuss The 2026 Land Expo.
Segments include Vantage Point Stables, Black Wing Shooting Center, Champion Safe Company and Central State University.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Bob Hothem, Director - Sales & Marketing for SafeGrain. Founded in 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, SafeGrain has been helping create safe grain systems across the U.S. and abroad for nearly 70 years.
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Host and producer Dan Wilson is joined by Nick Zachrich to discuss the new website for Farm Science Review and an update of this years event.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Matt Light, the Light Foundation. In 2001, former NFL player and 3x Super Bowl Champion, Matt Light, and his wife Susie, established The Light Foundation to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future. Also a segment with KC Becker, head coach of the Wapakoneta High School Redskins Clay Target Club.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Vivek Ramaswamy & Rob McColley to discuss agriculture issues and platforms regarding their bid for Ohio Governor and Lt. Governor here in the Buckeye State. Special thanks to Allison Ryan at MVP Dairy in Celina, Ohio and Connie Luck with the Ramaswamy campaign for helping us in coordinating this interview.
Our Amanda Mangan interviews Ashley McDonald a marketing specialist with The Ohio Department of Agriculture to talk about the Ohio Proud Food Show. Plus she has interviews with several vendors who participated in the event.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Jarred Black, President -Elect of the Ohio Pork Producers Council
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Craig Von Stein, Equipment Division Manager with Dye Real Estate and Land Company to discuss buying and selling agricultural equipment.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Charles Tassell, the Rural Development State Director for Ohio, to discuss the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and Joe Hart from Mercer Landmark to discuss the proposed EPA removal of DEF sensor requirements on equipment.
Episode includes interviews with Dr. Sakthi Kumaran, Central State University; Ayden Francis, RODOC; Kent Holmes, Apple Farm Service; and Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review.
Interviews from the 2026 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio including co-host Gar Jackson with Randall Reeder and host/producer Big Dan Wilson with Monte Bottens, featured speaker at this years event.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Aaron Heilers, Director of Nutrient Management & Agricultural Policy with the Ohio AgriBusiness Association and Melinda Witten President and CEO of the organization at their annual legislative day at the Ohio Statehouse to discuss H2Ohio and HB 272. Also co-host Alan Davis is joined by Andy Farley with State Bank to discuss Operating Capital and Jennifer Mason from State Bank talks about succession Planning.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Neal Horrom, COO and Troy Grime, Agronomist to discuss products and services that Mercer Landmark offer along with what producers need to get ready for planting season.
Interviews include Gary Jackson joined by Mark Badertscher, from the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference; Special Guest Host Amanda Mangan discussing hydroponics in schools with Jason Jurey former Science Department head at Wadsworth High School now CropKing Director of Education; Chrissy Lorence K-4 STEAM CES at Coventry Local; Jim Trogdon K-12 science education teacher and hydroponics advisor Rittman; and Bethany Marcum science teacher; and co-host Alan Davis with Chad Hoersten from RODOC Leasing Sales and Service to discuss dump trailers.
Feature stories include Bethany Heitkamp a veterinarian for Cooper Farms and is involved in animal health, welfare, and biosecurity; and Duane Stateler a fourth-generation pork producer who as the owner-operator of Stateler Family Farms, along with his son, Anthony, oversees all aspects of production and operations. The enterprise features a wean/feeder-to-finish pork business that markets. Stateler currently serves on the National Pork Producers Council Board of Directors as president and represents producers on various national committees.
Feature stories include Scott Porter from DGP, a company that makes bio-based oil and lubricant products; Yvonne Wideman from Central State University regarding 4-H Youth Development; Matt Booms from Case IH on the new Steiger 785 and Abby Snyder from RODOC to discuss the Thundercreek Fuel Trailers they offer.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association to discuss the 2026 Ohio Beef Expo.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Derek Dalling, Executive Director of the Ohio Propane Gas Association to discuss the Propane Farm Research Program
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Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson shares Interviews from the Celebration of Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association reception from West Liberty, Ohio - they include Gerry Puckett Director of Communications for the organization; Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director; Eric Tipton, President; Matthew Bame and Ray Van Horn.
Interviews from the Alan Davis Insurance Agency annual Risk Management Seminar featuring interviews with Randy Barclay from Rain and Hail and Barry Ward from The Ohio State University.
Special Guest Host Amanda Mangan is joined by U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R) Ohio to discuss agriculture and the challenges facing producers in the Buckeye state.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Pork Council.
This episode we feature stories with the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers and the Ohio Soybean Council.
Interviews from the annual Women Leading in Ohio AgriBusiness Fall Summit sponsored by the Ohio AgriBusiness Association. Special co-host Amanda Mangan has interviews with Brandi Buzzard, Ag Comm Consultant & Speaker, Cam Canfield Agri food Value Chain Trend Analysis, Amy Zimmerman, Vital Fitness, Melinda Wittenberg OABA President and CEO, and Steve Hamilton planning for retirement.
Segments with Melinda Witten Ohio AgriBusiness Association, Kirk Merritt OSC, and Scott Haerr OCWGA and more!
Interviews include Tony Rieman from RODOC, Kelly Beers from Central State University, The Ohio Soybean Council featuring a soy based bar chain oil, and Case IH.
Stories include Wendy Osborne for the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, Beth Scheckelhoff OSU Extension, and Kent Holmes Apple Farm Service.
Stories include the Ohio Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association and the Airable Research Lab in Ohio supported by the Ohio Soybean Council.
Stories from Farm Science Review 2025 including River Johnson from Central State University, and Abby Snyder RODOC.
Interviews include the late Bill Isler courtesy of the Ohio Pork Council, Dr. Pratibha Gupta from Central State University, and Ohio Pig Farmer Pat Hord and his family farm .
Interviews include the Farm Science Review 2025 Hall of Fame inductees John Site, Doug Jennings and our own Gary Jackson as well as an inter with Alan Davis and his induction into the Farmers Insurance President's Council Hall of Fame.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by High School FFA students Jack Fisher and Grace LaMarr from Wapakoneta to discuss their FFA experiences.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Nathan Schroeder, a farmer from Leipsic, Ohio, Putnam County and President of the Ohio Pork Council.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Deb Fisher and Dan Lee to discuss "Art in the Park" and event happening in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Host Big Dan Wilson introduces us to Mollie and Nathan Verdier a farming family from Sidney, Ohio living on the family farm that was established in 1829 - the Verdier's created Morgan's Place Cemetery on the farm with a very special purpose.
Feature stories include Mike Hannewald field agronomist with Beck's, Alan Davis discussing Life Insurance Awareness Month, Greg LaBarge promoting Farm Science Review and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service discussing their Combine and Header Clinics.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined my Jonathan Bateman interim GM and Senior Director at Eldora Speedway - WORLD'S GREATEST DIRT TRACK
Since carved from a cornfield in the natural amphitheater that existed between the Eldora Ballroom and the Wabash River by bandleader Earl Baltes in 1954, Eldora Speedway has grown to be a frontrunner in motorsports growth and stability. Baltes chose to sell the legendary high-banked clay oval to motorsports entrepreneur and NASCAR, IndyCar and USAC champion Tony Stewart in 2004. Eldora hosts the biggest events in short-track racing including the Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal and World 100.
Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - Bill & Janet Butler and Fred Finney.
Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - David W. Brandt and Dr. Raymond A. Miller.
Congratulations to Alan Davis on his 40th Anniversary in business - additional stories include Dal Everman from Homan Inc. manure handling equipment, Greg LaBarge with Farm Science Review projects, and Todd Trefren from the Louis Dreyfus Company.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Dante M. Centuori, Executive Director, Armstrong Air & Space Museum; Jackie Martell, Executive Director, Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce ; Bill Hinsch, Artist & Author.
Host Big Dan Wilson and co-host Gary Jackson with feature stories from Tri-Star Career Compact school serving Auglaize and Mercer Counties and their Agriculture Programs.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson presents interviews from the ground breaking of a new soybean processing facility in Upper Sandusky Ohio.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Mary Alice Kuhn, President of the Ohio Horsemen's Council the largest Ohio non-profit equine organization representing all ages of rider, all riding disciplines and all equine breeds.
Special Guest Host Amanda Mangan is joined by Patty Mann Secretary/Treasurer of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association to discuss the Corn Quality Roll-Out held in the Republic of Malta and more.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture Brian Baldridge from Winchester, Ohio to discuss various topics and current activities including H2Ohio, the USDA, the Ohio EPA and more.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Erin Stickel, Chairman of the Ohio Beef Council to discuss National Beef Month, her background and current life in agriculture in Wood county and the many great things the Ohio Beef Council does for producers and consumers here in the Buckeye State.
Stories from the Central State University 10th Anniversary Celebration & Open House of their 1890 Land-Grant Institution designation.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Bridget Reinberger, President of Gordon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Washington Court House during the Annual Ag Rally and Eric Tipton a farmer from Fayette County and member of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association.
Special guest host Amanda Mangan is joined by Jamie Walters President of The Ohio State Beekeepers Association to discuss beekeeping here in the Buckeye State.
Special guest host Amanda Mangan introduces us to Paul Brentlinger from Crop King in Lodi, Ohio a family owned business - they discuss controlled envirornment agricultural and hydroponics.
Our feature stories are about soil health - Big Dan Wilson is joined by Paul Jasa, Extension Engineer from the University of Nebraska and Terry Hofecker from Soil 1. Those stories and more!
Stories from the 2024 Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio featuring host Big Dan Wilson with Randall Reeder who helps coordinate this annual event, and Terry Mascher H2Ohio. Those stories and more!
Special Co-Host Amanda Mangan is joined by Congressman Max Miller to review POTUS State of the Union Address. That story and more!
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Ryan Crisler, Director of Operations , Disaster Relief Haulers planning a trip to help wildfire victims in Texas and Nick Zachrich, Manager at Farm Science Review to update us on the cleanup efforts after an F2 Tornado that ripped through the Molly Caren Agricultural Center and work to get ready for the review in September.
Our feature story is with Jon Scheve, from Superior Feed Ingredients, co-host Denver Davis discusses with Jon marketing strategies for 2024.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service to discuss the Spring Super Sale as well as their various Clinics coming up and JP Metz is in from Dad's Toy Shop to discuss the L.A.R.K.S. (Lima Area Radio Kontrol Society) 16th Annual Swap Meet and Indoor Fun Fly.
This segment is all about Homan, Inc. Host Dan Wilson interviews include Roger Homan, Chairman of the the company and the founders son, Eric Homan, President and Co-Owner of the company and Marcus Davis from Bazooka-Farmstar a supplier to Homan.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by his long-time friend Paul Osborne, Marion Township Trustee in Hardin County currently running for Hardin County Commissioner.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Dave Shoup a veterinarian by trade and raises hogs with his family in Wayne County. Dave is the Pork Industry Excellence Award Winner for 2024 and discusses the pork industry in the Buckeye State, The Ohio Pork Congress, The Ohio Pork Council and current conditions of the business both nationally and internationally.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Nashville music artist Jess Kellie Adams - raised in Findlay, Ohio Jess Kellie Adams is an emerging Nashville country artist with a powerful voice, blending classic country styling with a rock and roll edge. She has shared the stage with artists such as the Joe Diffie, Darryl Worley, Kip Moore, Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Thompson, the Swon Brothers, John Michael Montgomery, Billy Ray Cyrus, Daryl Singletary, and Julianne Hough. In 2021 she played Country Concert in Ft. Loramie, OH.
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Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Craig Rupp from Sabanto to discuss "Steward" their cutting-edge tech that transforms your existing tractor to operate autonomously. And Eric Barnes from My Farmers Alliance to review 2023 and talk about pre-planting for 2024.
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate and Land Company to the discuss the 2024 Land Expo in Lima, Ohio - a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Information Seminar.
In our feature story this week our Amanda Mangan interviews Carly Gavlak owner of Ravine's Edge, Median, Ohio - one of the stops on the Ohio Maple Producers District One tour this year and Ohio Maple Producers Association President Jen Freeman to discussed the importance of Ohio's maple industry.
Featuring interviews with CSU Extension staff Clare Thorn, Dr. Joseph Frank and Renita Porter.
Talking creating and building a small business growing mushrooms and how to be safe on the farm.
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Diego Parodi, CEO and John Zanoti, Territory Manager for Spraytec an International company specializing in foliar fertilizer products specially formulated to avoid losses during application and provide nutrition, promote overall plant health, and aid in the control of disease in your crops.
Host Big Dan Wilson is at Apple Farm Service celebrating all the great things they do during this holiday season!
Host Big Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson are joined by Lou Driver, the Ohio Farmer Veterans Coalition, Steve Washington from Central State University and Jerry Bambauer from the Ohio Soybean Council.
Host Big Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson bring you stories from Becknology Days an annual (100% free) event where farmers and their families from all over the region come to Atlanta, Indiana for three days of learning and fun.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Kirk Merritt, Executive Director of the Ohio Soybean Council and Co-Host Gary Jackson is joined by Julialynn Walker who has served as the Certified Market Manager Assistant for the Ohio Farmers Market Network, and is the market manager for the Bronzeville Growers Market. Those stories and more!
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Co-Host Gary Jackson with Patty Allen to discuss the Black Farming Conference being held at Central State University also we're joined by Madison Layman from the Ohio Soybean Council to discuss her trip to Egypt and Luke Schulte filed agronomist from Beck's Hybrids.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by co-host Gary Jackson with more stories promoting the 2023 Farm Science Review.
Our feature story this week - Host Big Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson introduce you to Scott Beck a member of the Beck family owners of Beck's Seed. That story and more.
Hosts Big Dan Wilson, Gary Jackson and Alan Davis featuring stories that include pre-show news and information about what to see at Farm Science Review 2023.
Host Big Dan Wilson and co-host Alan Davis are joined by President and CEO of Celina Insurance Group, Bill Montgomery.
Special Edition of In Ohio Country Today podcast celebrating First Fridays in Wapakoneta, Ohio - Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Lynn Skaggs and Jessica Muhlenkamp to discuss all the events and so much more! Our Thanks to JP Metz and Dad's Toy Shop for this special show.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Meteorologist Aaron Wilson (no relation :) to talk about the weather LOL, crops, and the effects of wild fires in Canada on our crops in Ohio.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Eric Barnes, Manager from Farmers Alliance in Wapakoneta to discuss the company and the agricultural supplies and services they provide.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Leah Curtis Policy Counsel & Sr. Director of Member Engagement for the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the recent US Supreme Court ruling against the EPA regarding WOTUS - Waters of the United States.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Co-Host Alan Davis to discuss a crop update; Nick Selhorst from RODOC and Midway Trailer talks about their Wilson Livestock Trailers; and JP Metz from Dad's Toy Shop talks about gifts for Father's Day and starter drones for your farm.
Host Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson visit Central State University to celebrate the ground breaking ceremony of a new $20 million dollar research facility on campus. Interviews include President Jack Thomas and more.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Jeremy Miller and Tyler Stover from Celina Insurance Group to discuss the needs and concerns of famers and ag producers regarding total farm protection; and Tyler Black, Executive Director of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District to discuss park funding, operations and more.
Host Big Dan Wilson is with Kurt George from Hylio drone systems - Hylio creates crop spraying drone systems that are extremely easy to use and reliable.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Nellie Rowland, she is the new Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Southern Region of Ohio for Central State University. She also raises goats on her farm in Brown County and is a graduate of C.S.U.
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Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Chris Henney, President and CEO of the Ohio AgriBusiness Association; Gary Jackson interviews Jewel Rollins from Central State University and Dan introduces us to Matt Bowers from Dye Real Estate and land Company
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson and Co-Hosts Alan Davis and Denver Davis from the annual Alan Davis Risk Management Seminar with Brent Nicol from the Nature Conservancy and Randy Barclay from Rain & Hail to discuss various programs and deadlines for farmers and producers.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Tim McArdle from Responsible Ag to discuss how they help Ag Retailers stay compliant with various Local, State and Federal regulations; Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate and Land Company updates us on Farm Land Auctions and more; and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service announcing the dates for their Annual Spring Clinics.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Jane Hunt an Education Consultant working with GrowNextGen; Jamie Brown a 6th Grade Math and Science teacher from Miami East Jr. High; and Kent Holmes, Marketing Manager form Apple Farm Service.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Eric Conn, from Conn, Maciel, Carey Attorneys At Law, to discuss OSHA and Workplace Safety - our thanks to the Ohio AgraBusiness Association for that story. Co-Host Alan Davis is with Andy Farley from the State Bank to discuss the interest rate discount program and other financial information for farmers and producers. And Co-Host Gary Jackson interviews Tadd Nicholson from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association to discuss "Unleaded-88" fuel.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Lori Lambert from the Moon City Event Center in Wapakoneta to discuss an upcoming event celebrating local producers and Vicki Winkler discusses the Moon City Preview a steer & heifer show at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds also in Wapakoneta, Ohio
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Bob Horton and Patty House to discuss Ohio 4H and Dr. Pierce Paul a Cereal Pathology specialist looking at deceases in cereal crops in Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is at the Apple Farm Service Precision Farming Academy with Matt Apple to discuss a 2023 outlook for his farmer patrons and Jonathan Hofstetter from New Holland to discuss new Precision Farming Techniques.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Cheryl Day Executive Vice President for the Ohio Pork Council to discuss several issues including the annual Pork Congress.
PART 2 of our visit to the 104th Annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting from Columbus, Ohio- Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Jordan Hoewischer Director of Water Quality & Research; Evan Callicoat, Director of State Policy and Dale Arnold, Director of Energy Policy.
Host Big Dan Wilson is at the 104th Annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting from Columbus, Ohio and is joined by Bill Patterson, President of the OFBF; Stephan Shehy, Director of State Policy and Brandon Kern, Senior Director of State & National Policy.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Randall Reeder to discuss the upcoming Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, Terry Mescher from the Ohio Department of Agriculture discusses H2Ohio updates and we learn about Pipe Ag and their services form Apple Farm Service.
Host Dan Wilson and Gary Jackson visit Central State University in Xenia, Ohio and are joined by Brooke Foster, Regional Program Assistant Extension; Donna Kuykendall Regional Program Assistant to discuss food and nutrition and food security; and Dr. Sid Dasgupta, Associate Administrator for Extension to discuss new farmer program training and more.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate and Land Company to discuss his upcoming equipment sale and what buyers need to know and what to look for when they attend event like this.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Ty Higgins, Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Alex Ryan, Precision Manager for Apple Farm Service to discuss their Precision Farming Academy event featuring Networking, Industry Experts and New Technology at Hueston Woods State Park Lodge and Conference Center in College Corner, Ohio January 6, 2023.
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Sue Brandewie and Joyce Schwartz co-presidents of the 48th Annual Minster Oktoberfest ....and yes that's a "K" ;) It takes place annually in Minster, Ohio and brings together an estimated 70-80 thousand people from all over the country.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Laura Akgerman, Disability Coordinator Ohio Agribility Program, The Ohio State University.
Co-host and producer Dan Wilson is with Charlie Axe from C&J Electric, McCartyville, Ohio to discuss electric safety and more on the farm, Alan Davis talks about fall weather with meteorologist Adam Musyt, and Gary Jackson talks drones and other new things to see at Farm Science Review 2022 with Nick Zachrich.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Congressman Jim Jordan to discuss issues affecting our farmers and ag community here in Ohio including Trade, Energy, Input Costs and more and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service talks about their Annual Combine Clinics coming up in September.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dave Linkhart the Public Information Director for the Ohio State Trappers Association. The Ohio State Trappers Association has been promoting the heritage of trapping, and representing trappers throughout the state of Ohio since 1940.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Nick Zachrich, Manager of Farm Science Review held every year at the beautiful Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Marlene Eick Director of Marketing and Communications with the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association.
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July 6, 2022- Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is pleased to announce its new Director of Marketing & Communications, Marlene Eick. In this role, Eick will be responsible for leading the development and execution of annual communications and marketing plans and initiatives for Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, the Ohio Corn Checkoff and the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff. She will serve as an industry spokesperson and media liaison throughout Ohio and the U.S. Eick will also be responsible for the organization’s relationships with its members and national organizations such as National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Wheat Associates, U.S. Meat Export Federation and more.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Brooke Foster, Regional Program Assistant for Southwest Ohio at Central State University.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jenna Reese, Executive Director of the Ohio Forestry Association - Started in 1903 as the Ohio State Forestry Society, the association is Ohio’s oldest conservation organization.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Ken Maurer President of the West Central Ohio Land Conservancy and Dan Recker Executive Vice-President of Agronomy Services for Mercer Landmark.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Lynn Skaggs and Allison Hall to discuss "First Fridays" in Wapakoneta, Ohio. First Fridays is hosted by: the Wapak Antique & Specialty Shops, Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership, Riverside Art Center, Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce and the City of Wapakoneta. First Fridays are a way to encourage gathering for socializing and support of small businesses and groups that include live music, extended business hours for shops, restaurants and more!
Host Dan Wilson is joined by William Cook, a graduate of Central State University and is currently an Urban Conservationist in Northeastern Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Susan Manchester from District 84 in the Ohio House of Representatives to discuss the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit House Bill 95, her bipartisan legislation that creates a beginning farmer tax credit to assist one generation of farmers to the next.
Host Dan Wilson and Co-Host Alan Davis interview Doug Fisher and Kevin Paul about the 2022 Red Power Round Up coming to the Clark County Fairgrounds June 23-25, 2022 in Springfield, Ohio
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Sid Dasgupta, Associated Extension Administrator at Central State University to discus two programs "Fastrack Farming" a 12-month beginning farmer training program and "Building Small Farm Viability" to help farmers stay profitable.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Michelle Wallace and Phil Hollingshead both extension educators from Central State University to discuss a very unique farm for veterans in Swanton, Ohio called HOOVES.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by co-host Gary Jackson and Logan Walter an extension agent from Central State University to discuss over wintering vegetable crops in low tunnels.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Ruth Gerding from her family farm in Glandorf, Ohio for their annual "Kids Farm Safety" event - a two day educational experience that brings in hundreds of 3rd Graders from area schools to learn about potential farm hazards.
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Big Dan Wilson is joined by Russ Bailey host of the BrushPile Fishing show - to talk about Crappie fishing in Ohio and throughout the country and the Crappie USA fishing tournament happening on Grand Lake St. Marys.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by John Fulton at the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference and Nick Zachrich discusses farm Science Review for 2022.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by David Sabo co-owner of Midwest Shooting Center, a state-of-the art, modern indoor shooting center on the verge of having 8 locations by end of 2022 in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Randall Reeder to discuss the annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kristy Meyer, Communications Manager with FFA to talk about FFA Week , the FFA organization, the annual convention, the history, those iconic Blue Jackets made in Van Wert, Ohio and so much more - Kristy works at the national headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kyle Raulston, Digital Marketer for Norstar Trailers to discuss this family owned business - manufacturers of truck beds and trailers - Kyle appears curtesy of RODOC & MIDWAY TRAILERS.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Lee Klancher, CEO and Publisher of Octane Press - Lee’s career encompasses more than 30 years of publishing great stories best-known for his award-winning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including Red Tractors and Red 4WD Tractors.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Cheryl Day Executive Vice President of the Ohio Pork Council, Glen Arnold, and Dave Tebbe at the annual Ohio Pork Congress.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Greg Logue -Owner and President of Lake Erie Leadership Development, LLC. part of a Crestcom Intl. - Providing Globally Awarded Leadership Training in OH & KY. Greg talks about AgriBusiness leadership and recently appeared at the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Annual Industry Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Cathann A. Kress, Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kent Holmes, Marketing Manger from Apple Farm Service to discuss the many activities planned for the Spring - including their Hay Clinics, Planting Clinics and the Spring Super Sale.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by the Director of Agriculture in Ohio Dorothy Pelanda to review 2021 and discuss updates, projects and other news & information for 2022 regarding the agriculture industry here in the Buckeye State.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by his co-host on "In Ohio Country Today" t.v. show Alan Davis to discuss his annual Risk Management Seminars. Interviews include Aaron Wilson, Mike Estadt and Randy Barclay .
A very special podcast as host Dan Wilson interviews his niece Amanda Mangan about her career in broadcasting.
Host Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson venture to Celina, Ohio to visit the Tri Star Career Compact School where 9 schools from Auglaize and Mercer counties combine to offer junior and senior high schools students a variety of career training programs including many Ag Programs.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by co-host Gary Jackson to discuss the Ohio Soybean Council and the Ohio Soybean Checkoff dollars that generate research, development, innovation, and more. Guest include Dusty Sonnenberg, Ohio Filed Leader Program; Steve Reinhard a Crawford County Farmer on the United Soybean Board; and Kirk Merritt the Executive Director of the Ohio Soybean Council
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jerry Snodgrass to discuss the similarities between agriculture and athletics - as a well-know coach in Ohio involved in a variety of teaching and administrative positions including Executive Director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Jerry shares his insights of growing up in Upper Sandusky and his agrarian-work ethics and how that translate to success through setting goals, leadership, communications and more.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Bethany Schunn, Plant Manager of the Cardinal Power Plant in Brilliant, Ohio the primary power source for Ohio Electric Co-Ops. Bethany was the keynote speaker at the Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness sponsored by the Ohio Agribusiness Association.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kent Holmes, Marketing Manager with Apple Farm Service to discuss all the exciting year-end specials and events at all 5 locations.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by J.P. Metz from Dad's Toy Shop to discuss his family owned business and FFA teacher Ryan Sell from Archbold High School in Archbold, Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Drew Bowman, Sales & Marketing Manager and Co-Owner of Bowman-Landes Free Range Turkey Farm in New Carlisle, Ohio - a 4th generation farm.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kent Holmes Marketing Manager from Apple Farm Service to discuss the many "after harvest" activities happening there including their annual Winter Fix special, Parts Sale, Toy Sale and more.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Devin Dye "The Land Guy" from Dye Real Estate & Land Company to discuss farm land values, land auctions and more.
In this episode host Dan Wilson is joined by co-host Gary Jackson with Aaron Wilson Research Scientist with The Ohio State University and Sam Custer Assistant Director of OSU Extension as well as Amanda Liffiton from Pusheta Creek Steaks who offers home delivery of Ohio Grown grass-fed, antibiotic/hormone-free beef products.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Congressman Jim Jordan to discuss policies effecting our agricultural community here in Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Barry Ward, Leader for Production Business Management and Director of OSU Income Tax School for OSU Extension.
Stories from Farm Science Review that include Adam Sharp from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Glen Arnold Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jodi Willeke who along and her husband Michael own and manage Crimson Lane a wedding and event center on their farm in Ada, Ohio. She appears courtesy of one of our sponsors Dye Real Estate & Land Company.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tom Fontana, Director of Research and Education with the Ohio Soybean Council to discuss GrowNex Gen - designed to work with teachers to make the connection of science and agriculture in their classrooms.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Farm Science Review Manager Nick Zachrich as they discuss the 2021 show, what to expect, what's new and how the show comes together every year.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jane Timken, former Chair of the Ohio GOP and current candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in 2022 to replace Rob Portman.
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Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tom Fontana from the Ohio Soybean Council to discuss GrowNextGen that brings agriculture science to the classroom by providing real-world educational tools to engage the next generation workforce. Also Brent Maas from Wilson Trailers to discuss their goose-neck stock trailer products and the history of the company as well as their relationship with Midway Trailers & RODOC here in Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Dave Smith from Freshwater Farms in Urbana, Ohio to talk about Aquaculture here in Ohio and the annual Fish and Shrimp Festival held at his farm. Dan is also joined by Kent Holmes Marketing Manager from Apple Farm Service to discuss their annual Combine Clinics.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Natalie Monroe Communications Director from the Farmer Veteran Coalition - the nation’s largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans–and currently serving members–of the Armed Forces to embark on careers in agriculture. Join our mission of mobilizing veterans to feed America.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. James Uphouse from Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio
to discuss the new Agricultural Program there and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service about the upcoming Combine Clinics.
Host Dan Wilson is Joined by Co-Host Gary Jackson Tom Fontana fort he Ohio Soybean Council talking about "Grow-Next-Gen" and John Sites from Great Plains talking about tillage equipment.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Andrea Gillespie from Republic Mills, Incorporated is a family owned and operated manufacturing facility specializing in various agricultural and non-agricultural capacities.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dan Hilfinger from Central State University Extension Educator discussing incubator farms in underserved communities in Ohio.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kyle Koehler, Chair of the Agriculture and Conservation Committee in the Ohio House - Kyle represents the 79th District and discusses the 2022-2023 Budget Bill and what is in it for Agriculture.
Host Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson are joined by Ashley McDonald from Ohio Proud, Kirk Merritt form the Ohio Soybean Council - Dan Corcoran talks about High oleic soybeans - and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service to discuss their "Auction Services"
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Brad Reynolds Director of Communications from the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association - Anthony Bush a Corn, Wheat and Soybean grower from Morrow County and a board member of the OCWGA - Janie Weisman discussing the Ag Pack and the Ag Rally & Kelly Potoczny with Spitzer Motors in Mansfield home of the 2021
Ohio Ag Rally.
Host Dan Wilson talks with Anthony Barwick program leader for Community and Economic Development at Central State University and Chris Henney form the Ohio Agribusiness Association.
Host Dan Wilson talks with Ty Higgins Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations, to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and The Yvonne Lesicko Memorial Fund; Pat Driscoll President & CEO Certified Agriculture / AgPack regarding changes to the Ag Pack program and Ag Rally in June 2021, and Dan Recker Agronomy Division Manager Mercer Landmark with a Crop Update and Spring Planting.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kelly Burns Executive Director, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation to discuss their grants, scholarships and innovative programming.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tony Rieman - Regional Sales Manager for Rodoc Leasing Sales and Service and Midway Trailers - a family owned and operated business with locations in Delphos, Dayton and St. Marys, Ohio - They are Ohio's only Authorized Timpte Hopper dealer and top trailer and plow provider for utility trailers, cargo/enclosed trailers, equipment trailers, livestock trailers, car haulers, new and used ag hopper trailers and snow plows.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Andrea Gillespie - Republic Mills, Inc./Farrier's Magic to discuss the various products they produce- a family owned business specializing in the manufacturing of livestock feed, organic fertilizer and garden products, custom pellets, blending, and toting as well as a premium line of supplements, and complete performance feeds.
Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Prosper Doamekpor, 4-H Youth development leader at Central State University to discuss 4-H programs, summer camps and more.
Co-Host Alan Davis discusses updates to the H2Ohio Program and the recent incentive payments distributed to farmers in Northwest Ohio. Alan is joined by Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda and participating farmers in the program Mark Siebeneck and Jeff Duling .
Host Dan Wilson welcomes Frank Burkett, President the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as they discuss Ag Week an annual event that sets the tone for OFBF policy work. Topics include property rights, broadband access to our rural communities, water quality and more.
Anita Green from the Farm Service Agency joins co-host Alan Davis to discuss 2021 program updates as part of the annual Risk Management meeting for Alan Davis Insurance Agency.
Director Dorothy Pelanda from The Ohio Department of Agriculture joins host Dan Wilson to discuss 2020 year-in-review and programs, goals and objectives for 2021. Director Pelanda was appointed as the 39th Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture by Governor Mike DeWine on January 10, 2019. Pelanda is the first woman to serve as Director in the Department’s history. She grew up on her family farm in Marysville and still lives on the farmland where she was raised. Segment sponsored by Celina Insurance Group. A production of In Ohio Country Today t.v. show - Dan Wilson host/producer.
Pat Driscoll, head of the Certified Ag Dealership & AgPack program and Brad Weisman, Ram Commercial Rep for the State of Ohio join host Dan Wilson to discuss the NEW AgPack for 2021. Both appear courtesy of St. Marys Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram a certified Ag Dealership.
Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate & Land Company joins host Dan Wilson to discuss the Year-In-Review.
Kathleen Carter, RD, PhD Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Central State University joins host Dan Wilson to discuss nutrition, exercise and education programs at Central State University in the Department of Agriculture and Life Science.
Don Cochran, Farm & Land Real Estate expert from Dye Real Estate and Land Company talks with host Dan Wilson about his experience and farm background and the resources and methods he uses to evaluate Farm Land.
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Danial Maltsbarger, Agricultural Educator & FFA Advisor at Lima City Schools talks with host Dan Wilson about the new Agricultural Education program and the start of that schools first FFA student chapter.
Matt Berry CEO from Midwest Electric, member of the Touchstone Energy Cooperative family in Ohio talks with host Dan Wilson about various topics including the Community Connection Fund, Christmas for Kids, Down-Pole Safety Tips, Electric Efficiency, Solar Energy, Patronage and more.
This two part podcast features host Dan Wilson joined by David Booth, harvest specialist with Case IH discussing the new 50 Series combine, and Cole Sanford Crop Specialist with New Holland discussing new features with the CR890 and the 45th anniversary of twin rotor combines.
Nick Zachrich, manager at Farm Science Review joins host Dan Wilson to discuss the 2020 show - for the first time in its nearly 60 year history this annual event normally held at the beautiful Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio will not be a "Live-In-Person" show - rather a Virtual On-Line event due to cover-19.
Jon Henry, Director of the School of Agricultural Education and Food Science at Central State University joins host Dan Wilson to discuss Agriculture Education.
Jordan Hoewischer - Ohio Farm Bureau's Director of Water Quality and Research joins host Dan Wilson to discuss the latest OFBF Water Quality Status Report as well as his life growing up and Shelby County Ohio, his career and current position with the Ohio Farm Bureau. Jordan appears courtsey of Celina Insurance Group.
Cara Muhlenkamp - Fair Manager Mercer County Fairgrounds, Celina, Ohio joins co-host Dan Wilson to discuss the 20020 Mercer County Fair. Podcast courtesy of Celina Insurance.
Leonard Hubert, State Executive Director, FSA , Ohio joins host Dan Wilson to discuss current issues facing the Farm Service Agency here in Ohio.
Matt Berry, CEO Midwest Electric joins host Dan Wilson to discuss the 2020 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Sharath Krishna - Professor of Biology in the Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Central State University talks with host Dan Wilson about scholarship opportunities at the university and the various agricultural related majors available and the undergraduate research opportunities and international studies and experiences.
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David Vandiver, Manager, MPS Feed talks with host Dan Wilson about the new MPS Feed Mill in St. Henry, Ohio. The facility is a state-of-the-art mega feed mill capable of producing 5-6 semi loads of feed per hour. David appears courtesy of Midwest Electric, Inc. a sponsor on the award winning t.v. show "In Ohio Country Today".
Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate & Land Company talks with host Dan Wilson regarding the sale of property by private treaty vs auction and selling the farm via land contract or note and mortgage.
Kent Holmes Marketing Manager form Apple Farm Service talks with host Dan Wilson about the variety of mowers available at Apple Farm Service and the company's Auction Services.
Erik Quanbeck, Territory Sales Manager for Thunder Creek Equipment talks with host Dan Wilson about the Thunder Creek line of Fuel & Service Trailers. Erik appears curtesy of RODOC & Midway Trailers sponsors of the award winning t.v. show "In Ohio Country Today".
Alan Davis, Grain Farmer, Livestock Producer and business owner talks with host Dan Wilson and provides background and insight into how COVID-19 is impacting the food supply chain.
Ed Doenges - Fair Manager, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, Ohio joins host Dan Wilson to discuss the Auglaize County Fairgrounds hosts “The Family Fair” a one stop destination where everyone from the littles to the elders will have plenty to do. A weeklong county fair has everything you need: great food, fun games and activities, friendly competition, and animals of all shapes and sizes. They also discuss the off-season, year-round events along with building rentals and storage.
Amanda Liffiton from Pusheta Creek Steaks & Amanda's Amazing Meats joins host Dan Wilson to discuss Pusheta Creek a family owned and operated 210 acre free-range ranch in Ohio. A smaller facility, and a smaller herd size and a commitment is to their herd and to their customers.
Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate & Land Company joins host Dan Wilson to discuss IRS Extends Tax Deadlines. The IRS issued guidance Thursday evening to grant deadline relief for both 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity zone investments that are already underway. Both of these programs are designed to promote economic growth in communities, and NAR made the case that investors in these programs should not be harmed due to the effects of COVID-19.
Alan Davis from Alan Davis Insurance Agency and Randy Barclay from Rain & Hail join co-host Dan Wilson to discus the many insurance options for farmers.
Devin Dye from Dye Real Estate and Land Company, Lima Ohio joins host Dan Wilson to discuss his company and the various services he provides for people buying and selling farmland in Ohio.
Pat Driscoll joins Dan Wilson to discuss the new Ram AgPack - a bundle of farm & ranch management tools worth thousands of dollars free with the purchase of a new Ram Truck. Pat appears courtsey of St. Marys Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - St. Marys, Ohio
Dr. Sid Dasgupta - Associate Extension Administrator & Professor, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio joins host Dan Wilson to discuss remote extension at the university, aqua-ponics, agricultural economics, small scale producer sales and marketing, and the future of developing impacts in Ohio and Worldwide as well as cover-19 affect on agriculture.
Dr, Cindy Folck - Program Leader, Agriculture & Natural Recourses, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio joins host Dan Wilson to discuss her background growing up on a beef cattle farm, working for various ag related organizations including her current family farming operation, her work at the Ohio State University and her current work at Central State University Extension and their commitment to grow and expand the program throughout the state of Ohio.
Matt Berry CEO from Midwest Electric and George Carter CEO from Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative, member of the Touchstone Energy Cooperative family in Ohio talk with host Dan Wilson about operations amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Tyler Stover the Director of Farm at Celina Insurance Group, Celina, Ohio. Tyler talks with host Dan Wilson about his life growing up on the farm, his background, family and how being an active farmer helps in his role as the Director of Farm at Celina Insurance Group.
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