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Sherrod Brown: “Ohio farmers understand that they don't have a voice in…”

Featuring: Sherrod Brown, Democratic | Former U.S. Senate, Ohio

In Ohio Country Today with Sherrod Brown

Published July 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:07

So it's a long term problem. We've got to fix it. Now. John Husted hasn't stood up. I'm not sure John Husted really understands this, but Ohio farmers understand that they don't have a voice in Washington. and they want one. Expanding markets and market opportunities is so important, especially as the foreign markets become more volatile. So offering the opportunity of E15. (06:07–06:11)

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Asserts that Ohio farmers feel unrepresented in Washington.

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