In Ohio Country Today
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About
Dan Wilson is an award-winning veteran broadcaster whose career spans 43 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. Big Dan produces up to 4 daily Ag Reports for 24 iHeart Radio Stations and is the 1# radio ag network in Ohio. There is a weekly radio show, our YouTube channel and this Podcast site which complements the feature stores seen on our t.v. program. The t.v. show airs on numerous stations and broadcasts weekly throughout Ohio and parts of Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. www.inohiocountry.com
Episodes
- In Ohio Country Today with Nick Zachrich
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Matt Light, Light Foundation
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…
- In Ohio Country Today with Vivek Ramaswamy & Rob McColley
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 MV…
- In Ohio Country Today featuring Ohio Proud
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Jarred Black
Host and Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Jarred Black, President -Elect of the Ohio Pork Producers Council
- In Ohio Country Today with Craig Von Stein
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.
- In Ohio Country Today 4.11.26
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 D…
- In Ohio Country Today with Dr. Sakthi Kumaran, Central State University
Episode includes interviews with Dr. Sakthi Kumaran, Central State University; Ayden Francis, RODOC; Kent Holmes, Apple Farm Service; and Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review.
- In Ohio Country Today with Randall Reeder & Monte Bottens
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with The Ohio AgriBusiness Association & State Bank
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 da…
- In Ohio Country Today with Mercer Landmark
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.
- In Ohio Country Today 3.20.26
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 Wads…
- In Ohio Country Today with Bethany Heitkamp & Duane Stateler
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, a…
- In Ohio Country Today 3.12.26
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…
- In Ohio Country Today with Elizabeth Harsh - Ohio Beef Expo
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Derek Dalling, Ohio Propane Gas Association
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 and more.
- In Ohio Country Today Celebration of Ohio Corn & Wheat
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…
- In Ohio Country Today - Risk Management for 2026
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.
- In Ohio Country Today at the Ohio Pork Congress
Stories from the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress and more!
- In Ohio Country Today with Senator Jon Husted
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Cheryl Day The Ohio Pork Council
Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Pork Council.
- In Ohio Country Today with The Ohio Soybean Council
Featuring stories all about The Ohio Soybean Council
- In Ohio County Today - commodity review
This episode we feature stories with the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers and the Ohio Soybean Council.
- In Ohio Country Today at the Women Leading in AgriBusiness Fall Summit
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 foo…
- In Ohio Country Today at Farm Science Review Part 5
Segments with Melinda Witten Ohio AgriBusiness Association, Kirk Merritt OSC, and Scott Haerr OCWGA and more!
- In Ohio Country Today at Farm Science Review Part 4
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.
- In Ohio Country Today at Farm Science Review Part 3
Stories include Wendy Osborne for the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, Beth Scheckelhoff OSU Extension, and Kent Holmes Apple Farm Service.
- In Ohio Country Today at Farm Science Review Part 2
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.
- In Ohio Country Today at Farm Science Review - Part 1
Stories from Farm Science Review 2025 including River Johnson from Central State University, and Abby Snyder RODOC.
- In Ohio Country Today celebrating Hall of Famers Gary Jackson and Alan Davis
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Bill Isler
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 .
- In Ohio Country Today celebrates FFA
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Nathan Schroeder, President the Ohio Pork Council
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson is joined by Nathan Schroeder, a farmer from Leipsic, Ohio, Putnam County and President of the Ohio Pork Council.
- In Ohio Country Today with Art in The Park
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.
- In Ohio Country Today at Morgan's Place
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 purpos…
- In Ohio Country Today
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 Head…
- In Ohio Country Today - Eldora Speedway
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 Wa…
- In Ohio Country Today featuring the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame - Part Two
Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - Bill & Janet Butler and Fred Finney.
- In Ohio Country Today featuring the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame - Part One
Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - David W. Brandt and Dr. Raymond A. Miller.
- In Ohio Country Today promoting the 62nd annual Farm Science Review
- In Ohio Country Today - Alan Davis 40th Anniversry
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 C…
- In Ohio Country Today - Ohio Soybean Council - New Uses
Stories about the Ohio Soybean Council and the Ohio Soybean Association
- In Ohio Country Today - Annual Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with LDC
Host & Producer Big Dan Wilson presents interviews from the ground breaking of a new soybean processing facility in Upper Sandusky Ohio. Interviews include Gordon Russell, US Head of Grains and Oilseeds for LDC; Jeremy Mullins, Commercial…
- In Ohio Country Today - Try Star Career Compact
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with The Ohio Horsemen's Council
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Patty Mann
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Brian Baldridge, Director Ohio Department of Agriculture
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.
- In Ohio Country Today with Erin Stickel - The Ohio Beef Council
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 doe…
- In Ohio Country Today at Central State University
Stories from the Central State University 10th Anniversary Celebration & Open House of their 1890 Land-Grant Institution designation.