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COVID-19 has impacted almost every sector of Ohio’s food production system and the range of that impact is far reaching. This week we’ll hear from the state’s commodity groups about how their farmers are being affected directly from the global coronavirus pandemic and the steps they are taking to keep our food supply readily available.

Guests - Dr. John Newton – Chief Economist - American Farm Bureau Federation

Tadd Nicholson – Executive Director - Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association

Kirk Merritt – Executive Director - Ohio Soybean Association

Elizabeth Harsh – Executive Director - Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

Scott Higgins – President and CEO - American Dairy Association Mideast

Dave Shoup – President - Ohio Pork Council