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2010 Ag Day at the Capitol, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Gov. Ted Strickland, gubernatorial candidate John Kasich, Brent Porteus, State Rep. Cliff Hite, State Rep. Carlton Weddington, ODA Director Robert Boggs, State Rep. Jim Zehringer, Bill Cohen, State Rep. Jay Goyal. Aired 03/07/10.

Antibiotics and Livestock, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Mike Smith, Food Chain Communications; Dr. Scott Hurd, former USDA undersecretary of food safety. Aired 02/28/10.

Democrats v. Republicans - Part 2, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Chris Redfern, chairman, Ohio Democratic Party; Kevin DeWine, chairman, Ohio Republican Party. Aired 02/21/10.

Democrats v. Republicans - Part 1, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Chris Redfern, chairman, Ohio Democratic Party; Kevin DeWine, chairman, Ohio Republican Party. Aired 02/14/10.

Ohio's Oil and Gas Industry (Rebroadcast), Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Scott Kell, Tom Steward, Mike McCormac. Originally aired 03/22/09. Rebroadcast 2/7/10.

State of the State/Union, Guests: Matt Mayer, president of the Buckeye Institute; Amy Hanauer, executive director of Policy Matters Ohio; Jack Fisher, executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau. Aired 1/31/2010. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Protecting Natural Resources (recorded at Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts' annual meeting), Guests: Lawrence Burdell, David Hanselmann, Terry Cosby, Steve Robinson, Kent Stuckey, Etta Reed, Ruth Skully. Aired 1/24/2010. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Business Development, Guests: Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Director of the Ohio Department of Development; Keith Stimpert, OFBF Senior Vice President of Public Policy. Aired 1/17/2010. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Wind Energy, Guests: Kim Wissman, Ohio Power Siting Board Executive Director; Dale Arnold, OFBF Director of Energy Policy. Aired 1/10/2010. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Food, Inc., Guests: David Martosko, Center for Consumer Freedom; Janet Riley, American Meat Institute and Terry Fleck, Center for Food Integrity. Originally aired 9/6/2009; rebroadcast on 1/3/2010. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

2010 Economic Outlook - Part 2, Guests: Dr. Mark Partridge, Swank Chair of Rural-Urban Policy, The Ohio State University; Bryan Jordan, chief economist, Nationwide Insurance. Aired 12/27/09 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

2010 Economic Outlook - Part 1, Guests: Dr. Mark Partridge, Swank Chair of Rural-Urban Policy, The Ohio State University; Bryan Jordan, chief economist, Nationwide Insurance. Aired 12/20/09 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Guests: OFBF President Brent Porteus; OFBF Senior VP of Public Policy Keith Stimpert; Dr. Jay Lehr, Heartland Institute; Mike Townsley, Bob Evans Farms; Brandon and Julia Weber, OFBF Outstanding Young Farmer winner. Aired 12/13/09 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, Guest: Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Aired 12/06/2009 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Animal Welfare, Guests: Various guests. Aired 11/29/2009 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Thanksgiving, Guests: Various guests. Aired 11/22/2009 Total Running Time 39 minutes.

2009 Election Analysis, Guests: Bill Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Marc Kovac, Youngstown Vindicator; Representative Jim Zehringer; Ohio Director of Agriculture Robert Boggs and OFBF Sr. Vice President Keith Stimpert.\ Aired 11/15/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Medicaid, Guests: William Hayes, president, Health Policy Institute of Ohio and Tracy Plouck, Ohio Medicaid Director. Aired 11/8/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Guests: OFBF President Brent Porteus, Immediate Past President Bob Peterson, Executive Vice President Jack Fisher and Gov. Strickland join hunger advocates, business leaders, humane groups and elected leaders. Aired 11/1/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Ohio’s Emergency Management System, Guests: Nancy Dragani, Ohio Emergency Management Agency and John Wise, Wayne County Emergency Management Agency and President of the Ohio Emergency Managers Assoication. Aired 10/25/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Ohio’s Pork and Dairy Industries, Guests: Scott Higgins, CEO Dairy Council Mideast and Ohio Dairy Producers Association; Dick Isler, President Ohio Pork Producers Council and John Van Gundy, farmer. Aired 10/18/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

OSU – Gee and King, Guests: Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, OSU’s new Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Lonnie King and OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher. Aired 10/11/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Begin Farming Ohio, Guests: Sharon Sachs, Innovative Farmers of Ohio; Mike Hogan, OSU Sustainable Agriculture, Janet Cassidy, OFBF and Lynn Wiblin, beginning farmer. Aired 10/4/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

2009 Farm Science Review, Guests: various guests Aired 9/27/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Current Affairs, Guests: various guests Aired 9/20/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Rebroadcast - Ethical Meat Production and Consumption, Guests: various guests. Aired 9/13/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Food Inc., Guests: David Martosko, Center for Consumer Freedom; Janet Riley, American Meat Institute and Terry Fleck, Center for Food Integrity. Aired 9/6/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Mike Townsley, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., Guests: Mike Townsley, President of Bob Evans Farms Food Products Division and OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher. Aired 8/30/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, Guests: Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. Aired 8/23/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Congressman Charlie Stenholm, Guests: Former Texas Congressman Charlie Stenholm, OFBF President Brent Porteus and Adam Sharp, OFBF senior director of legislative and regulatory policy. Aired 8/016/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Center for Food and Animal Issues, Guests: Mike Bumgarner, OFBF vice president, Director of Food Programs Leah Dorman, D.V.M and David White senior director of issues management and the Animals for Life Foundation. Aired 8/09/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Congressman Jim Jordan, Guests: Congressman Jim Jordan (R), Ohio’s 4th District and OFBF Sr. Vice President of Public Policy Keith Stimpert. Aired 8/02/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Ohio State Fair, Guests: Ohio Expo Center and State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler and Marketing and Public Relations Director Christina Leeds and Cara Lawson, OFBF. Aired 7/26/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Animal Care Issues, Guests: Keith Stimpert, senior vice president of public policy for OFBF and Paul Shapiro, senior director of the factory farming campaign for HSUS. Aired 7/19/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

State Budget, Guests: Senate Majority Floor Leader Keith Faber, R-Celina and House Majority Whip Jay Goyal, D-Mansfield. Aired 7/12/2009. Total Running Time 39 minutes.

Small Business, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Aired 7/5/2009 Guests: Bob Cohen and Tim Moore of Braintree Business Development Center.

Jobs in Ohio Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Aired 6/28/2009 Guests: Eric Burkland - President of the Ohio Manufacturers' Association and Tim Burga - chief of staff for the Ohio AFL-CIO.

Livestock Industry’s Contributions To Ohio, Total Running Time 39 minutes.Guests: Keith Kemp, Ohio Soybean Council Chairman and farmer; Dr. Steve Moeller, OSU Swine Specialist and Simon Tripp, Battelle.

Ohio Senate President Bill Harris, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Senate President Bill Harris and Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher.

Auto Industry, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Peter Ward, Chairman of the Department of Management Sciences at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and Tim Doran, president of the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association.

State School Superintendent Deborah Delisle, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: State School Superintendent Deborah Delisle and Jack Fisher, OFBF Executive Vice President, discuss how Ohio can have the best students, teachers and school systems and how to pay for it.

Global Warming, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio State University economists Andy Keeler and Brent Sohngen.

Future of Food Production and Consumption Rebroadcast,Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Paul Roberts, author of "The End of Food" and Dennis Avery, the director of the Center for Global Food Issues at the Hudson Institute.

Influenza pandemic, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Tim Buckley from Ohio State University's College of Public Health and Dr. Richard Slemons of OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine. Also appearing are Dick Isler of the Ohio Pork Producers Council and Sara Morman from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC),Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Bobby Moser, Dean and Vice President for The Ohio State University CFAES; Steven Slack, Associate Dean and Director of OARDC and Jack Fisher, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Ohio State University Extension, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Bobby Moser, Dean and Vice President for The Ohio State University CFAES; Keith Smith, Associate Dean and Director of OSU Extension and Jack Fisher, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Health and Healthcare Issues,Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Alvin Jackson, Director of the Ohio Department of Health and George Stadtlander, Medical Mutual of Ohio chief underwriter.

Ethical Meat Production and Consumption, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Matt Sutton-Vermeulen, Center for Food Integrity; Candace Croney, Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine; Scott Higgins, Ohio Livestock Coalition President and Brent Porteus, Ohio Farm Bureau President.

2009 Trends and Issues Conference, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Various guests.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher.

Ohio's Oil and Gas Industry, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Scott Kell, ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management Deputy Chief; Tom Steward, Ohio Oil and Gas Association Executive Vice President and Mike McCormac, ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management Permitting Manager.

Highlights from OFBF's Annual County President's Trip to Washington D.C., Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Various guests.

Current Economic Challenges, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio State University economists Mark Partridge and Ian Sheldon.

Television, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Tom Griesdorn, president of WBNS Columbus and Hank Littick, president of WHIZ Zanesville.

Law Enforcement in Ohio, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Richard Collins and President of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Putnam County Sheriff James Beutler.

OFBF 2009 Ag Day at the Capitol, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Various guests including Ohio Governor Ted Strickland; House Speaker Armond Budish and Senate President Pro Tempore Tom Niehaus.

Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and OFBF executive vice president Jack Fisher.

AEP CEO Michael Morris, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: The chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power Michael Morris and OFBF executive vice president Jack Fisher.

State Treasurer Kevin Boyce, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Treasurer of Ohio Kevin Boyce and OFBF executive vice president Jack Fisher.

Food Truths Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Sharron Coplin, Ohio State University dietician; Justin Wilson, Center for Consumer Freedom research analyst and Tom Jackson, Ohio Grocers Association president.

Handling Your Personal Finances, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Matt Yuskewich, Winterset CPA Group and Chair-Elect of the Ohio Society of CPAs and Sharon Seiling, associate professor in the Department of Consumer Sciences and Extension specialist in Family resource management.

Jobs in Ohio, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Eric Burkland, President of the Ohio Manufacturers' Association and Tim Burga, chief of staff for the Ohio AFL-CIO.

Food from Cloned Animals Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Barbara Glenn from the Biotechnology Industry Organization and Dr. Michael Hansen of Consumers Union.

Ethics in Government and Business, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: David Freel, executive director of the Ohio Ethics Commission and Kip Morse, President of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio.

Agricultural Economics and Messages, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Bob Young, AFBF economist and Terry Fleck and Beth Anne Mumford, Center for Food Integrity.

Highlights from OFBF's 2008 Annual Meeting, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Various guests.

Future of Healthcare - Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Joe SanFilippo, chief healthcare strategist for Nationwide Better Health and Dr. Jeff Bauer, healthcare futurist.

Thanksgiving 2008, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Various guests.

Post Election Coverage 2008, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Political reporters Joe Hallett of The Columbus Dispatch and Bill Cohen of Ohio Public Radio.

Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr Alan Schriber, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Presidential Politics, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio State University political scientists Herb Asher and Paul Beck and OFBF's Sr Vice President of Public Policy Keith Stimpert.

Crucial Water Rights, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dick Bartz, former chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Water; David Hanselmann, chief of the ODNR Division of Soil and Water and Larry Antosch, environmental policy director for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Circleville Pumpkin Show - Ohio Travel & Tourism, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Amir Eylon, Ohio Division of Tourism; Julie Fox, OSU South Centers; Nanisa Osborn, Circleville Pumpkin Show Inc; Kathy Rhoads, Rhoads Farm Market; Lisa Burnworth, Harvest Adventures; Janet Cassidy and John Torres, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Ohio's Transportation Advantage, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: John Lumpe and Kirk Merritt, Ohio Soybean Council; John Vickerman, Vickerman & Associates LLC and Matthew Dietrich, Ohio Rail Development Commission.

Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers and OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher.

Casino Gambling Proposal, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Brad Pressman, www.MyOhioNow.com and Melanie Elsey, Vote No Casinos.

Food Prices II Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Luther Tweeten, The Ohio State University; Bob Young, AFBF economist and Joyce McDowell, Ohio State University extension.

Clean Ohio, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Steve Caminati, The Nature Conservancy; Joe Reidy, National Brownfield Association Ohio Chapter and Chris Henney, OFBF.

Rural Economic Development, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Randy Hunt, USDA; Mark Barbash, Ohio Department of Development and Jack Fisher, OFBF.

Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Jack Fisher, Executive Vice President Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Steve Davis, CEO Bob Evans, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Steve Davis, CEO Bob Evans and Jack Fisher, Executive Vice President Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Leadership Conference, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Trent Dougherty, Ohio Environmental Council; Denise King, The Nature Conservancy; Larry Gearhardt and David White, Ohio Farm Bureau.

show120 Farm Bill, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dr. Carl Zulauf, economist at The Ohio State University; Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Ohio Association of 2nd Harvest Food Banks executive director; Krysta Harden, National Association of Conservation Districts; Jeff Crane, Congressional Sportsmen Foundation and Adam Sharp, OFBF's Sr. Director of National and Regulatory Affairs.

Future of Food Production and Consumption, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Paul Roberts, author of "The End of Food" and Dennis Avery, the director of the Center for Global Food Issues at the Hudson Institute.

Banking Issues, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Mike Van Buskirk, president of the Ohio Bankers League; Anne Arvia, president of Nationwide Bank and Barbara MacLeod, professor of finance at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Ohio Equine Industry II, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Robert Boggs, Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture; Brock Schmaltz, Ohio Equine Industry Coalition and David White, OFBF.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce chairman, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Dale Fallat, chairman of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Jack Fisher, executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Local Government Reform, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Representative Jim Zehringer; Larry Long, County Commissioners Association of Ohio and Rocky Black, OFBF.

Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Betty Wolanyk, education specialist for the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture; Dan Martosko, Center for Consumer Freedom and Judy Roush, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Animals in Society – Rebroadcast, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Drs. Pauleen Bennett and Steve Boyles, Ohio State University; David White, Ohio Farm Bureau and Matt Prescott, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

ODNR Programs, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Sean Logan, director of Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Jack Fisher, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation executive vice president.

Economic Stimulus Plan, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: State Representatives Jennifer Garrison (D-Marietta) and Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) and Rocky Black of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Ohio's Transportation, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Ohio Department of Transportation Director James Beasley and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) Executive Vice President Jack Fisher.

Kent State Shooting Recalled, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: shooting victim Alan Canfora, National Guard Commander Charles Fassinger and student Scott Mueller.

Trends and Issues Conference 2008, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Kansas State University economist Barry Flinchbaugh, Purdue University economist Mike Boehlje, OFBF officers and farmers Brent Porteus and Steve Hirsch and Sam Spofforth of Clean Energy Ohio.

Food Prices II, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Luther Tweeten, The Ohio State University; Bob Young, AFBF economist and Joyce McDowell, Ohio State University extension.

Seniors’ Financial Interests, Total Running Time 39 minutes. Guests: Mary Jo Hudson, director of the Ohio Department of Insurance; Barbara Riley, director of the Ohio Department of Aging and Kevin Baron, associate vice president of government relations for Nationwide Insurance.

Many livestock producers here in Ohio and around the Country find themselves correcting more and more false information consumers get from anti-ag groups, including HSUS. Janet Riley of The American Meat Institute has some tips for dispelling those myths and how AMI is helping. Ty Higgins reports.

For the 64th year, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s county presidents are visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss agricultural issues with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill. American Farm Bureau's Rick Krause discusses climate change to those who made the trip. Ty Higgins has the details.

Healthcare is the main course of the Washington issues buffet this week. American Farm Bureau's Director of Public Policy gives more insight on the issue that could have a big impact on agriculture. Ty Higgins has more.

Ohio Senator George Voinovich talks about the importance of "character" and the role farmers/organizations play.

FARMERS, LIKE MOST AMERICANS, ARE INTERESTED IN HOW THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE WILL SHAKE OUT. PAT WOLFF OF THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU SPOKE TO OHIO FARM BUREAU COUNTY PRESIDENTS IN WASHINGTON. 0N THE OPTIONS BEING CONSIDERED AND OFFERS SOME ALTERNATIVES FARM BUREAU WOULD PREFER

While speaking to Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents in Washington, George Voinovich drew some hearty applause when he said : “we’re going to teach HSUS a lesson… stay out of Ohio.” 2:03

On Monday, Senator George Voinovich held what would be his final Ag Forum, hosting leaders from various aspects of Ohio agriculture to discuss issues that are important to their respective industries. OFBF's Jack Fisher was there and told Gary Jackson that Voinovich was a great partner for Ohio ag.

While on an Island AgVenture Tour in Hawaii, Andy Vance had the opportunity to meet with Maui Farm Bureau Executive Director Warren Watanabe. As you'll hear, touchy Ag issues even come up in paradise.

Gubernatorial candidate John Kasich (R-Westerville) voiced his support for Ohio farmers and his disapproval of the upcoming ballot initiative led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation's largest animal rights group. Actuality only. Total running time: 26 seconds.

At OFBF's annual Ag Day at the Capitol event, Gov. Ted Strickland (D-Lisbon) reaffirmed his support of Ohio farmers and expressed his opposition to the upcoming ballot initiative led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Actuality only. Total running time: 1 minute, 26 seconds.

Treasurer of State Kevin Boyce explains two programs that could significantly benefit Ohio farmers: AgLINK Deposit and GrowNow.

Tuesday, The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation hosted Ag Day at The Capitol. Executive Vice President of OFBF, Jack Fisher, explained to Gary Jackson what the event was all about.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation hosted Ag Day at The Capitol on Tuesday, bring together hundreds of farmers from around Ohio to discuss State issues in the Ag Industry. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs was on hand and visited with Gary Jackson.

Dispite a victory at the polls in 2009 for Issue 2, creating the Livestock Care Standards Board, a fight is still ahead in 2010. Brent Porteus, President of The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, talks with Gary Jackson about the upcoming challenges.

During this week's Ag Day at The Capitol, Gary Jackson had the opportunity to catch up with OFBF's Larry Gerhardt about the higher CAUV Tax.

At Ag Day at the Capitol, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Sr. Director of Legislative and Regulatory Policy Adam Sharp talked with Gary Jackson about some of the issues that have an impact on agriculture on the State and National levels.

ODP Chairman Chris Redfern and ORP Chairman Kevin DeWine speak out against the HSUS ballot measure to undo Issue 2.

This week in Columbus The Ohio Pork Producers Council hosted Ohio Pork Congress. The Center For Food and Animal Issues talked to producers about the upcoming challenges facing their already hard hit industry. Andy Vance has more with the Center's Dave White.

In response to the latest proposal by HSUS to put an initiative on ballots to set minimum standards to the Livestock Care Standards Board, OFBF's David White, Senior Director of Issues Management, says OFBF is on the offense to move along legislation passed by voters in 2009. Lindsay Hill has more.

Earlier this week, HSUS made known their plans for a ballot initiative for the November Elections that would seek to direct the work of the newly enacted Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. Gary Jackson talked with Mike Bumgarner, VP for The Center for Food and Animal Issues, about this plan.

On Monday, the group Ohioans for Humane Farms petitioned to put a measure on the November ballot to protect Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Family Farmers and the Environment. The Humane Society of The United States is a key group behind this effort, as Lindsay Hill reports.

FSA offices across the Country have had difficulty implementing a number of items that were promised to producers, including receiving payments that they are due. Steve Maurer is the State Executive Director for FSA and Lindsay Hill talked with him about the recent challenges.

Febraury 4th is the release date for a book titled The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050. Joel Kotkin is the author of the book and he talked with Andy Vance about his need to pen a book on the topic of Agriculture's importance for a growing World population.

February 4 is the release date for a book titled "The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050." Joel Kotkin is the author of the book and he talked with Andy Vance about his need to pen a book on the topic of Agriculture's importance for a growing World population.

John Kasich finds himself on the campiagn trail as an Ohio Gubernatorial cadidate. Andy Vance caught up with the former Congressman to talk budget, jobs and agriculture.

There are a lot of issues being discussed at this year's American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Meeting, including the ever important topic of Cap and Trade. Lindsay Hill finds out what strides are being made on that front with OFBF Trustee Ellen Joslin...

This week Farm Bureau organizations from across the Country gathered in Seattle, Washington for The American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Ohio received much recognition for it's efforts in protecting agriculture last year. OFBF Vice President Jack Fisher touts those accomplishments with Andy Vance...

After a very difficult year for the dairy indusry in 2009, AFBF Dairy Economist Allison Specht believes there is light at the end of the tunnel for producers in 2010. Andy Vance has that conversation...

At The AFBF Annual Meeting in Seattle this week, many policies are being reviews and rewritten as 2010 begins. Bob Young is he Chief Economist for The American Farm Bureau Federation and he tells Andy Vance that the economy is still top of mind for AFBF.

This week, The American Farm Bureau Federation holds its Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Brent Porteus, President of The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation was one of the over 100 Ohio delegates to make the trip. He talks with Andy Vance about what's on the agenda for AFBF and OFBF for 2010...

One of the issues being discussed at The AFBF Annual Meeting in Seattle is that of the activists agenda against Agriculture. Gary Douglas of Nationwide Agribusiness tell Andy Vance that there is now a policy that can protect farmers from those whom do not have Ag's best interest at heart.

While in Seattle at The American Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting, Andy Vance caught up with the CEO of Nationwide Agribusiness, Gary Douglas, to talk about the great things happening between the two entities.

At this week's Ohio Fair Managers Convention in Columbus, Lindsay Hill had the opportunity to catch up with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs to discuss what lies ahead in 2010...

For The Ohio Farm Bureau, 2009 for a challenging but successful year. OFBF's Executive Vice President Jack Fisher tells Andy Vance that although the year was trying, the organization has always focussed on the big picture...

Every year at The Ohio Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting is a great time to recap the trials and successes of the previous year and to set the goals for the next. Andy Vance and OFBF President Brent Porteus did just that at the meeting in Cincinnati...

At this week's Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, many members are gathering to not only discuss the future of the Farm Bureau but to also learn more about everything that the organization is doing for the community. Andy Vance has more with OFBF's Dale Arnold...

At OFBF's annual meeting, market advisor Alan Brugler talks about corn and hog outlook 2:05

Farm Service Agency Administrator and Ohioan Jonathan Coppess is now settled in to his new position and he talks about the Farm Bill and the new ACRE Program with Andy Vance...

There are many topics that The American Farm Bureau is tackling in Washington. As Lindsay Hill caught up with AFBF Chief Economist Bob Young "Cap and Trade" was a topic of importance...

The President of The American Farm Bureau Federation Bob Stallman recently had the chance to discuss many of the important Government issues with Lindsay Hill...

The dynamic between the producer and consumer has changed over the years, according to the CEO of The Center for Food Integrity. What can be done about it? Here's Ty Higgins.

Agriculture Attorney Gary Baise discussed recently how when the EPA was formed, no one ever expected it to become a religion. Here's Ty Higgins with that story.

Attorney Gary Baise said in a recend discussion that he believes the "Social Contract" between consumers and producers has been broken. More on that with Ty Higgins.

There were many long days and late nights working on getting Issue 2 passed, but as Ty Higgins reports more work lies ahead...

The success of Issue 2 Tuesday was due in great part to a grassroots effort from Ohio's producers, but those efforts are needed moving forward as well as Ty Higgins reports....

The passage of Ohio's Issue 2 this week was a big win for Ohio Agriculture, but it also carries future implications for our Nation. Ty Higgins has more...

The impact of Issue 2 will reach far beyond the farm. OFBF's Jack Fisher discusses those impacts with Lindsay Hill.

A lot has been talked about when it comes to Issue 2 and The Animal Livestock Care Board, but what happens in more detail if Issue 2 passes. OFBF's Keith Stimpert discusses that with Lindsay Hill.

The Nationwide Insurance - Ohio Farm Bureau - 4-H Center was the host for the latest Issue 2 Rally. Lindsay HIll was there and had the opportunity to chat with Mike Bumgarner of OFBF Center for Food and Animal Issues.

All across Ohio, rallys are being set up in support of Issue 2. Lindsay Hill caught up with Ohio Ag Diector Robert Boggs to talk about the success of these gatherings.

As the November Ballot draws near, Issue 2 is gaining support from key groups and individuals including Governor Strickland. Lindsay Hill discussed that important endorsement with OFBF's John Torres.

The Dairy Industry has suffered though a very difficult year. Allison Specht is a Dairy Economist for The American Farm Bureau Federation and she recently talked to Andy Vance about some things that producers can look forward to.

As the November election draws closer, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will be holding rallies across the state to draw more support for Issue 2. The first rally is happening this weekend as Lindsay Hill found out from OFBF's Doug Foxx.

Former Texas Congressman Charles Stenholm explains how to improve representative democracy 2:52

Congressman Bob Latta has a lot to say about Ag Issues including Farm Income and Alternative Energy and he recently talked with Gary Jackson.

While in Washington last week, Gary Jackson had the opportunity to visit with Congressman John Boceirri about Dairy, Energy and more.

While Ohio Ag Secretary Robert Boggs makes he way across the state, he is asked about issues affecting Agriculture. This year, between the Dairy crisis and Ag Issues in Washington and here at home, he doesn't mind if you bend his ear.

How might the repeal of estate tax law impact farmers? Ron Durst, USDA 2:24

While in Zanesville with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's Rural Tour, Congressman Zack Space talked with Gary Jackson about one of the hottest topics in Washington - Cap and Trade.

Congressman Zack Space joined Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on The Rural Tour stop in Zanesville earlier this week to discuss issues like Cap and Trade and The Reinvestment Act. Gary Jackson talked about the latter issue with The Congressman.

A multi-state Soybean Cyst Nematode study is producing some important findings. Gary Jackson has more.

Senator Sharrod Brown joined Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack in Zanesville Monday for a stop on The Rural Tour. During the visit, Gary Jackson had to opportunity to talk with Senator Brown about Ohio's Clean Enery potential, The American Restoration Act and Agriculture...