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 is 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
and more.