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OHIO AG NET

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Broadcasters 4

Daily Programs 17

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Worth Noting • Go cross platform with radio, print and digital • Largest ag network in the state COVERAGE MAP AFFILIATE LIST

Station City County Station City County WBCO-AM Bucyrus Crawford WLOH-AM/FM Lancaster Fairfield WBEX-AM Chillicothe Ross WMAN-AM Mansfield Richland WBLL-AM Bellfontaine Logan WMJK-FM Fremont Sandusky WBNO-FM Bryan Williams WMRN AM Marion Marion WBUK-FM Ottawa Putnam WMRN FM Marion Marion WBZI-AM Xenia Greene WMTR-FM Archbold Fulton WCHO-AM Washington CH Fayette WMVO-AM Mt. Vernon Knox WCHO-FM Washington CH Fayette WMVR-FM Sidney Shelby WCJO-FM Jackson Jackson WNCO-AM Ashland Ashland WCKY-FM Pemberville Wood WNCO-FM Ashland Ashland WCLT-FM Newark Licking WNDH-FM Napoleon Henry WCSM-FM Celina Mercer WOHF-FM Bellvue Huron WDFM-FM Defiance Defiance WONW-AM Defiance Defiance WDLR-AM/FM Delaware/Marysville Delaware WPFX-FM Toledo Lucas WEDI-AM Eaton Preble WPTW-AM Piqua Miami WERT-AM/FM Van Wert Van Wert WQCT-AM Bryan Williams WFIN-AM Findlay Hancock WQEL-FM Bucyrus Crawford WFOB-AM Fostoria Wood WQIO-FM Mt. Vernon Knox WFRO-FM Fremont Sandusky WQKT-FM Wooster Wayne WIMA-AM Lima Allen WRAC-FM Georgetown Brown WIMT-FM Lima Allen WTGR-FM Union City Darke WIZE-AM Springfield Clark WTTF-AM Tiffin Seneca WKBN-AM Youngstown Mahoning WTUZ-FM New Philadelphia Tuscarawas WKFI-AM Wilmington Clinton WTVN-AM Columbus Franklin WKKJ-FM Chillicothe Ross WVNU-FM Hillsboro Highland WKLM-FM Millersburg Holms WVXG-FM Mt Gilead Morrow WKSD-FM Paulding Paulding WWKC-FM Caldwell Noble WKTN-FM Kenton Hardin WXIZ-FM Waverly Pike WKXA-FM Findlay Hancock WYNT-FM Upper Sandusky Wyandot WLEC-AM Sandusky Erie WZOM-FM Defiance Defiance FARM BROADCASTERS Dale Minyo – NAFB Farm Broadcaster Dale is the most widely recognized farm broadcaster in Ohio, well known for his continuous promotion of Ohio agriculture.

His responsibilities include Ohio Ag Net farm programming along with serving as general manager for Ag Net Communications, the parent company of Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net.

Dale makes good use of the public speaking skills he learned as president of Ohio FFA (1983-84) when speaking at numerous ag banquets, classes and youth meetings around the Buckeye state.

Raised on a 157-acre poultry and cow-calf farm in northwest Noble County near Cumberland, Dale’s experiences in 4-H and FFA are the foundation for his love of agriculture.

Because Dale is one of the most talented and dedicated ag promoters in Ohio, he has been recognized with various awards, including the 2000 Golden Feather Award from the Ohio Poultry Association and the 2000 Meritorious Service Award from the American Soybean Association.

Dale began his career with ABN Radio upon graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in agricultural economics in 1989. He worked for Clear Channel, Inc. from 2001 through February of 2007. Dale resides in Morrow County, near Mt. Gilead, with his wife, Cynthia. They have two adult sons, Kyle and Ryan.

Kolt Buchenroth – Farm Broadcaster Kolt is from Kenton and is enrolled at The Ohio State University where he is majoring in Agricultural Communication. In addition to his studies, he is active in the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow chapter and FarmHouse-ATZ Fraternity.

Kolt got his start in radio at WKTN in Kenton, where he served in several capacities including the Agriculture News Director position. He left his post at WKTN in August of 2018 to move to Columbus and attend The Ohio State University.

In addition to his role telling Ohio agriculture’s stories for Ohio Ag Net and Ohio’s Country Journal, he serves as the Marketing and Communication Director at the Hardin County Fair. FARM BROADCASTERS Dusty Sonnenberg – NAFB Farm Broadcaster Dusty joined the staff of Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net with Field Leader, an Ohio Soybean Council and soybean checkoff program in 2019. He provides Ohio Field Leader content about soybean agronomics, production research, and nutrient management, among other topics.

Dusty also regularly contributes to Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net in his role. He is a Certified Crop Advisor and Technical Service Provider writing nutrient management plans. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from The Ohio State University in Agriculture and earned his Master’s Degree in Business from Defiance College.

Dusty has served as a farm broadcaster on various radio stations since 1997.

Dusty and his wife Cheryl, with their sons Cody and Bailey, own and operate Sonnenberg Farms, which is a cash grain and freezer beef operation in Henry County. They raise soybeans, corn, wheat and hay. They also own and operate Jay Calf Ranch, where they raise replacement heifer calves for a local dairy.

Dave Russell – Farm Broadcaster Dave joined the Ohio Ag Net broadcast team in 2019.

He began his career in broadcasting several decades ago at WRFD in Columbus, OH. He has been a voice for Hoosier agriculture at WOWO in Ft. Wayne, IN, and as the IN voice for Tribune Radio Networks.

In addition to his career in farm broadcasting, Dave spent 2 ½ years in state government, serving as Agricultural Liaison for the IN Department of Environmental Management.

Dave has also covered agriculture for Baxter Communications, an Indianapolis based video production company, and served IN agriculture as Director Information/Public Relations for IN Farm Bureau, Inc.

You can also find Dave behind the microphone emceeing events, hosting webinars, announcing cattle shows including the Ohio Beef Expo, Ohio State Fair and several BEST shows. PROGRAMMING DETAIL

Mon-Fri 5:45 AM Morning Farm Show A 15 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture along with a comprehinsive market update with analysis. 6:00 AM Overnight Market Recap A 1 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture along with a market update.

6:15 AM Morning Ag Net News A 3 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture. 6:45 AM Morning Short Farm Show A 6 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture, along with a market update. 6:50 AM Morning Market Update A 4 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture and a market update. 7:00 AM Morning Update A 1 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture. 11:00 AM Midday Farm Show A 6 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture, along with a market update. 11:00 AM Midday Ag News Minute A 1 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture. 11:30 AM Midday Update A 1 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture. 11:45 AM Midday Ag Recap A 2 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture. 12:15 PM Midday Market Update A 1 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture, along with a market update. 12:30 PM Midday Ag Net News A 3 minute segment of the latest news in U.S. and Ohio agriculture, along with a market update. 3:30 PM Afternoon Market Close A 1 minute closing market segment. 4:30 PM Afternoon Market Recap A 90 second closing market segment with analysis.

4:35 PM Afternoon News A 90 second segment featuring Ohio and U.S. ag news. 4:45 PM Afternoon Ag Net News A 3 minute segment featuring Ohio and U.S. ag news, along with closing markets. 5:15 PM Afternoon Farm Show A 6 minute segment featuring Ohio and U.S. ag news, along with closing markets. MATERIALS AND TRAFFIC

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