With recent national media reports painting grim pictures of the dairy industry and the use of antibiotics in farm animals, it seems the agriculture community has become a serious target in media circles run by the likes of CBS Evening News Correspondent Katie Couric. And whether we like it or not, Couric is a 
strong voice in millions of family homes across the United States, 
unfortunately she is sure to make an impact on consumers choices.
Dr. Luther Tweeten, Ohio State University Professor Emeritus
in Agricultural Economics, analyzes the economic ramifications of
animal rights policy, The Economics of Animal Welfare Regulations Proposed for Ohio, The Ohio Ag Manager, June, 2009.
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