Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat: Recent Episodes
Ohio Corn & Wheat
A podcast for conversations about Ohio's corn and wheat industries, and the work the checkoffs and growers association are doing on behalf of Ohio's growers.
Ohio Corn & Wheat goes one-on-one with Rep. Mike Carey to get answers about important policy issues like E15, the farm bill, and if Congress needs to do more to regulate skyrocketing input costs impacting American farmers. Plus, discover a new exhibit at the Ohio State Fair that is helping visitors imagine ag in a whole new way.
Ohio Corn & Wheat is putting the focus on the farm, examining the ongoing issues that skyrocketing fertilizer prices are having on farm operations in Ohio and across the country. In this special episode, OCW takes a look at what's at stake and encourages farmers, retailers, and anyone with information that could help with the FTC's investigation to come forward confidentially.
Kernels is on the road from the Small Grains Field Day in South Charleston, Ohio. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Grant Gardner, Ph.D., from the University of Kentucky, to discuss how to make wheat production profitable. And Alyssa Essman shares what researchers at Ohio State University learned about weed control that you can take to the field.
The vote for E15 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, but the road to year-round E15 still has a bumpy ride to the finish line. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson sits down with OCWGA President Eric Tipton and Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability for Ohio Corn & Wheat, to discuss the final fight leading up to the House vote and to call on all Ohio farmers to join the effort for E15 now by becoming a member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association.
There's a lot of talk about fertilizer costs, and for good reason, but many farmers are wondering what next year will look like.
In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson and NCGA's Krista Swanson cut through the noise to get answers about what is really happening in the fertilizer market.
Plus, depending on where you are in the state, a warm spring has encouraged many farmers to take advantage of an early planting window. As every farmer knows, Mother Nature can still throw a hard punch or two this time of year.
J.D. Bethel from Seed Consultants shares how much concern farmers should have about recent frost hurting early-planted fields.
The long-awaited vote for E15 may finally take place on May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Ahead of the vote, Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director Tadd Nicholson sat down with Congressman Greg Landsman, D-Ohio 1st District, to discuss the recent farm bill vote, the behind-the-scenes debate over E15 and the continued push to get this issue across the finish line.
Landsman has been a strong supporter of E15 and has worked with Ohio Corn & Wheat on issues important to farmers. During the conversation, Nicholson and Landsman discuss why E15 was left out of the final farm bill package, what is standing in the way and whether there is enough support in the House to pass legislation in the days ahead.
Over the past year, trade has felt like a roller coaster ride from where we sit in Ohio. We've seen tariffs come and go, new deals announced, and some say that relationships with key partners have been tested. So what's really happening on the ground? Tadd Nicholson sits down with Reece Cannaday, Director of South Asia at the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council, to break down how the U.S. is viewed abroad and where real opportunities exist in key markets like South Asia.
In this special edition of Kernels, the OCWGA is on the ground in Washington, D.C., advocating for Ohio farmers on issues like E15, the Farm Bill, and the renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. OCWGA President Eric Tipton explains why this mission differs from previous years and why the timing of these discussions is crucial for every Ohio farmer.
Wheat can be one of the most profitable crops in the rotation, but only if you make a few key decisions in the fall and a few more in the spring. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Dr. Laura Lindsey to share practical wheat growing tips you can take straight to the field.
Plus, learn more about how the Ohio Corn Checkoff is supporting an agricultural pastime, tractor pulling, to promote Unleaded 88 across Ohio and the country.
Fertilizer isn't optional; you can't grow a crop without it. So when the price skyrockets, it can catch your attention. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson goes in-depth with NCGA President Jed Bower and NCGA's Nancy Martinez to break down what's driving the cost of fertilizer, and what, if anything, can be done about it.
Plus, learn more about a new event in Northwest Ohio that's bringing farmers together.
Farmers know: reliable trade partners matter. Canada and Mexico are two of our best grain buyers, and that didn't happen by accident. It's because of a trade agreement signed during President Donald Trump's first term, commonly known as USMCA.
But that agreement isn't guaranteed to last. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson speaks with Lesly McNitt, Vice President of Public Policy to get answers about what's at stake for farmers and why the future of USMCA matters.
In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson sits down with State Representative Dave Thomas to get answers about the debate surrounding property taxes in Ohio. Discover what solutions are being discussed, and what it could mean for Ohio farm families.
Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull reveals the important role Ohio farmers will be playing in the America 250 celebration
And Lindsey Schwinn from Farm Credit Mid-America joins Kernels to share the conversation you need to be having right now about crop insurance, to protect your operation in the year ahead. Learn more about crop insurance offered by Farm Credit Mid-America at www.fcma.com
Ohio Corn & Wheat goes in-depth with NAWG's new CEO Sam Kieffer. And members of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association discover a how new exclusive discount that could help them save on their farm insurance.
2025 was an exciting year on Kernels. In this episode, we walk through 3 of our favorite conversations.
We spoke with Director Brian Baldridge at Ohio Department of Agriculture about what we can expect in the coming years.
We got to know Jed Bower, an Ohio farmer and the new President of the National Corn Growers Association.
And we talked with our Ohio Corn & Wheat PAC leadership about the monumental decision to officially endorse a gubernatorial candidate for the first time in decades.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
When you're planning this winter, health care costs should be just as important as your fertilizer or other input costs. With the farm economy in the state it's in and healthcare prices only going up without stability, there need to be a solution.
That's why we're thankful for our friends at teh Ohio Farm Bureau who've established health care solutions to fit you and your family's needs.
In this episode of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson talks with Trevor Kirkpatrick, Director of Health Services at OFB, to talk about the options and get some answers.
Members of the Ohio Farm Bureau can apply today to more affordable health care options at https://ofbf.org/hcs/
Links:
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
Learn more about the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans: https://ofbf.org/hcs/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Choosing the right agronomic practices are vital to success on your farm year over year. That's why we had a conversation with JD Bethel, Agronomy Services Director at Seed Consultants, to go over the decision making process based on what we saw out in the field this year and what we're expecting to seecoming around the corner.
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is Ohio's very own Jed Bower. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the head of a national commodity organization? This episode of Kernels is your chance other find out.
Also on this episode, get a special discount code for Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association members for the succession planning workshops provided by the Ohio State Extension Farm Office.
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition/planning-future-your-farm-workshops Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Dale Minyo is hanging up his microphone and stepping into retirement at the end of this year — but what will he do next?
Also on this episode, what should you be talking to your loan officer about in this farming economy?
It's all comingup on this episode of Kernels.
Learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America: https://www.fcma.com/home
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The farm economy is tight right now. That's not a secret to anyone. But what is Ohio Corn & Wheat doing to get us out of this downturn in the market?
Krista Swanson is the Lead Economist at the Naitonal Corn Growers Association and a farmer in Illinois. She created a full analysis of the problem to explain how dire the situation is to anyone who needs to know. Krista joins us on this episode of Kernels to break down the report and explain the next steps.
Links:
See the full reports compiled by Krista Swanson at the National Corn Growers Association. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Ohio Corn & Wheat's Farm Science Review Schedule of Events.
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Land development in rural Ohio areas has reached a fever pitch in the last 20 years. This episode of Kernels walks listeners through the pace and purpose of these changes and what farmers can do about it.
Ani Katchova, a researcher and professor at Ohio State, has the details just for you.
Links:
View the full economic development study by Ani Katchova: https://aede.osu.edu/sites/aede/files/publication_files/AgLandLoss2025Webinar.pdf
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
In a bold and historic move from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Political Action Committee, farmers have voted to officially endorse Vivek Ramaswamy as the next governor of Ohio. This was a big decision made over a long period of time, and we have the voice of the farmer coming to you on this episode of Kernels.
This episode answers why the farmers of the OCW PAC board decided to get behind the candidate, how they reached the decision, and what the goal is behind getting into the conversation this early.
Links:
Learn more about the endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/uncategorized/ohio-grain-farmers-make-historic-endorsement-of-vivek-ramaswamy/
Learn more about John Linder: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/uncategorized/ohio-corn-wheat-growers-association-board-member-john-linder-inducted-into-ohio-agricultural-hall-of-fame/
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
If you're running a business, you need a good lawyer on your side, and a farm is no different.
Robert Moore is a leading legal voice at Ohio State Extension's Farm Office and is here to give you the start you need to get your operation on the right track.
Links:
The Farm Office: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/home
Corn Yield Contest: https://www.ncga.com/get-involved/yield-contest
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ohio Corn & Wheat is paying close attention to the MAHA movement and working behind the scenes to advocate on your farm's behalf. But we aren't the only ones.
Elizabeth Burns-Thompson is aht eExecutive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance, a group of farming organizations that are fighting the legal battles you may not know about.
Links:
The Modern Ag Alliance: https://modernagalliance.org
Corn Yield Contest: https://www.ncga.com/get-involved/yield-contest
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
For the 100th episode of Kernels, we're talking to the head of Ohio agriculture himself — Brian Baldridge is the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture and a farmer in Adams County. In this show Tadd Nicholson talks with Director Baldridge about the state budget, crop protection tools, land use changes, and telling the story of Ohio agriculture.
Links:
Corn Yield Contest: https://www.ncga.com/get-involved/yield-contest
Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Farmers know that pesticides are some of the most heavily regulated products in the world. We know that these products are safe and necessary for the health of our food system. We know that the suggestion of childhood illness being due to the sound science we use on our fields is ridiculous.
The MAHA Comission Report came out earlier this month and made some bold claims about pesticides and their impact on human health. On this episode of Kernels we are talking about the reality behind the science of pesticides and the economic impact of losing access to the tools we rely on.
Links:
Corn Yield Contest: https://www.ncga.com/get-involved/yield-contest
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The Ohio Corn Checkoff is serious about finding a solution for Vomitoxin. This episode of Kernels is all about one of the most exciting outcomes from this project — an interactive weather model that growers can use to determine their fields' risk of vomitoxin infection with just a little information.
Tadd Nicholson talks with Dr. Pierce Paul, Chair of teh Department of Plant Pathology, to go over the science behind the model and what kind of impact it will have on Ohio agriculure.
C.O.R.N. Newsletter sign up: https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/corn-out
Hour-long Vomitoxin explanation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGLF2R7erbc
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Vomitoxin is on every Ohio corn producer's mind with all this wet weather and the memories of years past. The Ohio Corn Checkoff has been funding research at Ohio State for years to fight the infection, and this episode is the first in a two-part series updating you on the status of those projects.
C.O.R.N. Newsletter sign up: https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/corn-out
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
May is National Mental Health Month and this year we're committed to checking in on each other and ourselves. Farming is a profession filled with stressors. From the weather, production costs, politics, family life balance, and any number of further aspects, you're pulled in tons of different directions. It's important to recognize hwen you may need some help.
Tadd Nicholson talks to Brice Acton this episode to get an on-the-ground perspective about the importance of taking care of your most valuable asset: Yourself.
Ohio's Got Your Back: https://agri.ohio.gov/gotyourback
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org or dial 988 on your phone.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The first 100 days of the second Trump administration has left the farme conomy with questions and uncertainty. To help shine some light on the issues of tariffs, trade, taxes, and E15 legislation is the Vice President of Public Policy at the National Corn Growers Association, Lesly McNitt.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
As the Bird Flu is taking out flocks throughout the state and corn growers are feeling the pinch of an escalating trade war, demand for corn in the bins and about to be put in the ground is looking challenging. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, sits down in this episode with Jim Chakeres, executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry Association. Jim has an outlook on the poultry industry that you're going to want to hear.
Also on this episode of Kernels, Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability, reminds you to enroll in H2Ohio at your local Soil and Water Conservation District.
Complete the economic outlook survey: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/t6S1h71
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Nancy Martinez joins Tadd Nicholson on this episode of Kernels to talkabout the impacts of trade barriers and how the national organizations we work with are responding. Go to https://ohiocornandwheat.org/news/ to read more.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholcon and Eric richer go over the purpose, origin, and application of the Farm On Financila Management couse offered by Ohio State Extension's Farm Office. New and beginning farmers are elligible for a tax credit through the state, but have to show financial management courses. Farm On fulfills that requirement.
The next round of this course will start enrollemnt soon, so make sure to keep an eye on https://cfaesosu.catalog.instructure.com/courses/farm-on-osu-farm-financial-management-course-w25
Links:
www.go.osu.edu/farmon
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
President's Challenge: Take action now and send this link to 10 other people.
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Associaiton President, Tyler Drewes, and Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director, Tadd Nicholson, fill you in on what we're asking you to do. a few clicks right on your phone, tablet, computer, or other smart device can make a huge difference for the future of liquid fuels and you corn's demad in the global marketplace.
Click here to tell Congress to pass year-round access to E15.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Women have played an undeniable role on the farm since agriculture began - it just hasn't always been pointed out. In this episode Tadd Nicholson, Wendy Osborn, and Jessy Woodworth chat about the role women play in agriculture from their perspectives, share stories from notable moments, and give some insight into how they treat gender in their careers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ohio Corn & Wheat's Execuitve Director, Tadd Nicholson, and Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, Luke Crumley, go through the initial plan for 2025's political landscape. They cover a few "what-if" situations surrounding tariffs, a tax study from the National Corn Growers Association thats coming out soon, and how we are approaching a 2025 Trump presidency.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ohio Corn & Wheat had an incredible 2024! We are proud of the work done, and you should be, too. on this episode you will hear from board leadership as they term off and look forward to the year ahead.
Trade Talk video: https://youtu.be/Ne06jOBGues
Year in Review video: https://youtu.be/4TC4Mhnd7HQ
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ellen Zimmerman is our special guest on this episode of Kernels talking all about the work happening at the U.S. Grains Council and her role as the Director of Industry Relations. So if you want to hear about a program with a 24:1 ROI, how the U.S. Grains Council helps facilitate trade relatinoships, and more, listen in.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson and Luke Crumley are on to talk about what happens post-election over the next few months. While you're putting away harvest and diving into your books, we're out in D.C. and at the statehouse for you.
Tell the Ohio Senate that Ohioans need access to lower cost fuel with higher ethanol blends by visiting https://ohiocorn.quorum.us/campaign/82435/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director at Ohio Corn & Wheat, chats with Scott Raber, Director of Field Operations at Bane-Welker, about equipment maintenance, reminders, and the state of the industry.
Learn more about Bane-Welker at https://bane-welker.com
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Producer Jessy sits down with Wendy Osborn, Director of Market Development, to go over why corn prices are the way they are and what Ohio Corn & Wheat is doing about it.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Listen in as Tadd Nicholson talks with Brooke Appleton, Vice President of Public Policy at NCGA, and John Linder, a Morrow County grower and Board Member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. They discussed Ohio Corn & Wheat’s Collegiate Policy Academy and the importance of the next generation of agricultural leaders. If you know a college student who’s passionate about agriculture and policy, share this episode to inspire their journey!
Learn more about the Collegiate Policy Academy here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/resources/collegiate-policy-academy/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Host and OCW Executive Director, Tadd Nicholson, is talking with Rudi Pitzer Perry, the Regional Vice President of Ag Lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, to go over what the current state of farm economics looks like, what growers should do to prepare for the coming years, and how to set up for success.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson and Jessy Woodworth gets controversial with Ohio corn producers Eric Tipton, Fayette County, and Ben Klick, Stark County, over opinions in Ohio agriculture. What Do you think of these opinions?
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson sits down with Dee Jepsen, PhD, State Agricultural Safety and Health Leader, and Ohio State Professor to talk about this unique year in farm safety. Links mentioned in the episode are below.
https://agsafety.osu.edu
https://com.ohio.gov/about-us/media-center/news/ohio-state-fire-marshal-ban-on-open-burning-expanded-to-additional-counties-as-drought-conditions-continue
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson sits down with Kurt Shultz, senior director of global strategies for the U.S. Grains Council, to talk about how Ohio’s corn crop compares to other countries. Is our corn really better? Is there even a difference? The answer may surprise you.
Learn more about the U.S. Grains Council here: https://grains.org/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Liz Funderburgh, a corn producer in Union county, Ohio, is on the podcast this week with Tadd Nicholson, OCW Executive Director, to talk about what she and her team learned about Sustainable Aviation Fuel over their studying the last few weeks. Listen in for her hot take on the industry and where we go from here.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Tadd Nicholson and Luke Crumley are talking about Corn Congress — a.k.a. where the business of the National Corn Growers Association gets done. Ohio has a few reasons to celebrate, which means Producer Jessy got to push a sound effect button.
Listen to this episode to find out more about Corn Congress, who the new First Vice President is, who got elected to the National Corn Board, and what on Earth PTAAT stands for.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The Wheat Checkoff has been investing in a nutrient management project for several years that just wrapped up. Glen Arnold, Professor and Field Specialist at Ohio State, has been studying the best ways to use manure on wheat, specifically in the Lake Erie Basin. What he found out has helped shape the H2Ohio program.
P.S. - You have no idea how hard Producer Jessy had to fight the urge to insert a censored joke.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Are you behind on episodes? Need to catch up? Well, here is a quick episode covering the biggest headlines for the OCWGA, OCMP, and OSGMP all in one! Listen to this episode of Kernels to get the digest, and stay tuned for the announcement at the end.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels includes: the Gilligan's Island theme song, inside info on The Institute, an Easter egg for next week's episode, and plenty of laughs. We welcomed Dave Marrison on this episode to tell us about the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute, aka The Institute. He has some insights and behind the scenes info to share with you!
Learn more at https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-financial-management-and-policy-institute
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ok, the Farm Bill is FINALLY getting some traction. But how much longer will this take? According to host Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, this hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture is equal to the opening kickoff of a football game. He sits down with producer Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communications, to spell it out and add some behind-the-scenes color.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels is dedicated to our furry and feathered friends in animal agriculture. Most-of-the-time host, Luke Crumley, and special guest host, Wendy Osborn, bring on Michael Granche, the Director of Market Development at the National Corn Growers Association. Michael is the resident expert in the international animal ag sector at NCGA and works with partners from all over the globe to move more corn into the food chain.
Remember, we support corn in all forms.
Resources:
To learn more about how the National Corn Growers Association is working with the National Cattlemens Beef Association, check out these sponsored episodes of Cattlemen to Cattlemen aired on RFD-TV, covering the sustainability and corn-fed quality that consumers across the globe crave.
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NCGA’s Market Development Action Team partnered with the USA Poultry Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) to update their chicken, egg, and turkey buyers guides. These guides help position American raised poultry and egg products as the premier choice for export buyers fueled by sustainable US corn.
https://www.usapeec.org/buyingandselling/buyersguide/egg/
https://www.usapeec.org/buyingandselling/buyersguide/chicken/
https://www.usapeec.org/buyingandselling/buyersguide/turkey/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
An Ohio native and the current Associate Director of Public Policy at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture joins this episode of Kernels! Josie Montoney-Crawford is in the trenches of pesticide policy and brought all her knowledge to Marlene Eick, the host of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Have you wondered how the Ohio Corn Checkoff and the Ohio Wheat Checkoff supports the next generation of agriculture? One of the many ways is through the Ohio FFA Foundation. Most (not all, but most) of the future agricultural workforce are in FFA programs right now.
On this episode of Kernels Marlene Eick sits down with Amy Jo Baughman, the new Executive Director for the Ohio FFA Foundation, to talk about how the investment from teh Ohio Corn Checkoff and the Ohio Wheat Checkoff is used.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
What are the two words you never want to hear on the two-way radio?
This episode is all about some funny and fond memories our Corn Checkoff Board of Directors have from planting season of years passed. Send us some of your favorite planting memories on social media!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Do you have your planting dream team ready to go for this year? We do. On this episode of Kernels, Luke Crumley, Marlene Eick, and Producer Jessy Woodworth are drafting their picks. The only rule: they have to pick fictional farmers. Who will get to claim Mark Watney, Mulan, Joseph Cooper, or Old McDonald? Find out by listening now!
The Whole List:
Race Against the Harvest - basically everyone
Men of Honor - Carl Brasher
Old McDonald
The farmer's daughter in the song She Thinks My Tractors Sexy
Mulan
Mary, from Mary had a Little Lamb
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry - Wizard of Oz
Courage the Cowardly Dog's owners
Luke Skywalker
Interstellar - Joseph Cooper
Star Wars - Galen Erso
Captain Picard - French winery
Admiral Kirk
Superman's parents
Field of Dreams - Ray Kinsella
The Martian - Mark Watney
A League of Their Own - Gina Davis
Billy Bob and Charlene in John Deere Green
Dwight Schrute
Chicken Run - Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy
Barnyard - Mr. and Mrs. Beady
The Ranch - Beau, Colt, and Jameson Bennett
Little House on the Prairie - Ingall Family
Babe - Farmer Hoggett
The Patriot - Benjamin Martin
The couple in American Gothic (counts as one, pitchfork included)
Mr. Green Jeans
Green Acres - Oliver
Jolly Green Giant
Colonel Sanders
Jimmy Dean
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Spring DC Mission... but the CPA Version! Landon Hollopeter, Morgan Evans, and Mackenzie Ott all share their experiences with all things advocacy, D.C., and policy. Listen in to what they have to say about their time with policy makers and growers on the Hill.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Luke isn't superstitious, but is he a little 'stitious? In this Episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley go through some common rural superstitions you may have heard on the farm. Do you believe in any of these?
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ohio Corn & Wheat is headed to Washington, D.C.! Why are we heading out to the nation's capitol? To tell your elected officials about what matters to you and your farm. Much to Marlene Eick's dismay, this episode of Kernels is "Luke's Episode."
Link to the 2024 Policy Priorities Brochure: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/policy-priorities-2024/
Link to the current call to action: https://p2a.co/GdnWwHB
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Even though Commodity Classic is in the rear view mirror, you should know what you missed. Board members of Ohio Corn & Wheat are here to fill you in on the details, while hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley have the commentary.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
We all know that farm dads are uniquely qualified to have some funny sayings and phrases. Maybe funny isn't the right word, but that's what we are going with. Has your dad ever said any of these? Or are you a dad that says these things?
Luke Crumley, Marlene Eick, and Producer Jessy Woodworth want to hear your favorites!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
The 2024 Ohio Corn Yield Contest and Wheat Yield Contest winners have the secrets to high yields!
Every year we have a competition between the growers in Ohio to see who can get the highest yields. This year, Corey Farrens and Kent Edwards topped out the corn and wheat categories. We caught up with our wheat yield contest winners to see if they could shed some light on how they got those numbers up so high. Hear how the winners did it on this episode of Kernels!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
This year the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Associaiton honored U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and U.S. Representative Max Miller with the Guardian of Ohio Corn & Wheat award!
The Guardian of Ohio Corn & Wheat award is a recognition given to elected officials that have gone above and beyond for Ohio's grain producers. It's not given every year, in fact it is not normally given.
Listen to this episode of Kernels to hear from each of the recieptients about the work they are donig on behalf of Ohio's grain producers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Happy FFA Week!
On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley talk about the Ohio FFA Foundation, how your checkoffs make a difference in the lives and careers of students, and one of Producer Jessy's most embarrassing moments. Were you in FFA? Send us a DM with some of your favorite memories!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Happy Valentines Day! Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley are the not-so-secret admirers in this episode of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat. The two go through some of OCW's favorite organizations, customers, and more! Listen in to see if you're on the list.
REMINDER: If you should be getting someone a gift for tomorrow, this is your courtesy nudge!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Did you know that the U.S. Grains Council took an Ohio grower to Japan and Taiwan to tell grain buyers about the quality of American corn? Or that those same grain buyers value sustainability so highly? Learn about that and more on this episode of Kernels.
Link to the giant inflatable Whack-A-Mole: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL3PGN9N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.
Get the confetti poppers! We are celebrating the 16th birthday of Ohio's ethanol industry in 2024! Now that the industry can get their drivers' license, we wanted to steer the conversation into the track record of high performance.
On this episode we have Marlene Eick, Luke Crumley, and Brad Moffitt ready to roll and give you some backstory about how the ethanol industry came to Ohio. Did you know that your Corn Checkoff was a major reason companies like POET and Valero put their plants here? We can't take all the credit, but you'll hear about what we did to make it easier for them to swerve in our direction.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
2024 brings us new faces at Ohio Corn & Wheat! We would like to introduce you to Ken Swartz, Sam Boyce, and Gary Wilson (though you may remember Gary from the OSGMP Board).
Ken Swartz is a farmer in Wood County and has been selected to serve on the Ohio Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors. Sam Boyce is a farmer in Richland County and Gary Wilson is a farmer in Hancock County. Both have been elected to the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association Board of Directors.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Great news for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Water Basin: The H2Ohio enrollment deadline has been extended! Contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District and enroll by February 2nd to sign up for incentives.
On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley talk with Tyler Drewes, a farmer in the Western Lake Erie Basin, about his experience with H2Ohio and the impact it has made on his operation. Visit https://h2.ohio.gov/ for more information on the program.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
On this episode of Kernels, we are tackling a controversial issue: solar panels on farmland. Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, and Owen Niese, a Richland County farmer, talk about the process and potential impacts of a policy stance like this.
Solar generation facilities have been popping up all over rural Ohio. We have been hearing from farmers from all sides of the issue, and knew that we had to take a stand.
In June of 2023 a small group was formed of farmers with varying perspectives. Their task was to work together to create a proposed policy on the issue. The group, led by Owen Niese, drafted a policy statement, which the entire OCWGA Board of Directors adopted on November 30, 2023.
Read the policy in its entirety here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023.11.30-FINAL-Solar-Strike-Team-Policy-Recommendation-distribution-UPDATED-2.pdf
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
2023 is coming to a close! In this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick, Luke Crumley, and Wendy Osborn list off the organization's highlights of the year. And of course, it's a competition. Listen in to hear who has the best list, as determined by our judge.
2023 Year in Review Video: https://youtu.be/HXCz-AaSQN8?si=b_zLDKx3NJ5cEpkV
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Farmers could see a reduction in their fertilizer bills this year. The U.S. Department of Commerce has reduced tariffs on phosphates from Morocco from 19.97% to 2.12%. This is a huge deal for farmers and can mean significant reduction of cost.
News from the National Corn Growers Association: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/issue/trade
The National Corn Growers Association's full economic report: https://dt176nijwh14e.cloudfront.net/file/636/PhosphateFertilizers%20PDF.pdf
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ok, maybe not a challenge to you, exactly, but to the industry as a whole.
On this episode Marlene Eick, Director of Marketing & Communications, Wendy Osborn, Director of Market Development, and Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communicaitons, share the news about an award-winning Ohio company who found a way to use corn in producing industrial chemicals. It sounds complex, because it is, but we have a simple way to explain it.
The Consider Corn Challenge is a bi-annual (Marlene's current least-favorite word in the English language) competetion for the most innovative use of corn. There are plenty of rules, which you can find here: https://ncga.com/get-involved/consider-corn-challenge
As a bonus this week, Marlene Eick and Producer Jessy share Christmas gift ideas for special people in your life.
This episode of Kernels is brought to you by Pivot Bio.
Christmas gift ideas: Boundri Farm Play Rugs - https://boundri.com Drybar Double Shot Blow Dryer Brush - https://www.drybar.com/hair-care-tools/hair-brushes/the-double-shot-oval-blow-dryer-brush
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Being a member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association has some immeasureable benefits. But you've heard all of those before.
Here are some of the little known pros of being a member of the OCWGA. Visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org to read all about it!
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Did you know that there is an exclusive program for Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association members? If you're interested in leveling up your advocacy, leadership, and networking skills, this episode is for you. But if you hate Ohio ag and want it to fail, skip this one.
Find more information about the program and to apply, please visit: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/2024emergingleader/
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
If you are a college student, going to be a student, starting trade school, getting your CDL, going to grad school, or anything like that, you need to apply for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Scholarship. A short and sweet episode today takes you through the OCW scholarship program, and gives you a few real-life examples of what you can do with it.
Marlene Eick, Director of Marketing & Communications, is your host today.
Scholarship Application: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/resources/scholarships/
The Ginger Hill Farmer Exclusive Shop: https://thegingerhillfarmer.com/collections/ohio-corn-wheat-collaboration
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels is a good reminder that we support corn in all forms. Including the animals who eat that corn.
Karyn Foreman, a grower from Goshen, Ohio and a Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors member, joins us on this episode of Kernels to talk about her recent trade mission in Japan and South Korea! She went with the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a small group of other agriculturalists. The purpose of the mission was to teach the Asian countries about the benefits of United States beef and introduce them tot he people who grow it.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
It was brought to our attention that there may be a few questions you may have about Ohio Corn & Wheat. Have no fear! We are at your service. This week on Kernels, Luke and Producer Jessy go through a few listener-submitted questions and satisfy your curiosity.
What is OCW doing with soil health and sustainability? What are our checkoff programs working on? What is a Call To Action and what do they do? Do we have any book recommendations? We've got your answers.
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
In November 2018, California voters passed Proposition 12 which imposes strict requirements on farmers to provide more space for egg laying hens, breeding sows, and calves raised for veal.
Why do corn growers care? The obvious answer is the changes we could see in U.S. pork production, which could change the demand for U.S. corn, but the deeper issue is one of state regulations and interstate commerce.
Listen to Jim Heimerl explain why the agriculture community is fighting against this California regulation.
Jim Heimerl is CEO of Heimerl Farms and former president of the National Pork Producers Council and Ohio Pork Council. Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Bottom line up front: Luke's prediction was wrong.
Spoiler alert: The thing we thought would happen, didn't happen.
Marlene and Luke chat pre-September 30 about what a government shutdown might mean and how we really got here.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications and Luke Crumley is Director of Public Policy and Sustainabilty at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Welcome to the wasteland that is the facebook comment section.
Ohio Corn & Wheat got some questions on social media channels recently, and we need our resident gearhead and mechanic to answer them.
See what Ohio Corn & Wheat has been doing to promote Unleaded 88 (and corn demand) here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/savewith88/
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications, Brad Moffitt is the Ethanol Specialist, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
We want your farm to be set up for success from the earliest possible moment. Step 1 is to get your team around you. Step 2 is to know what happens next.
Melanie Strait-Bok, Senior Vice President of Agricultural Lending in Ohio at Farm Credit Mid-America, joins us for this episode to talk about getting into farming on the right foot.
Growing Forward is a program through Farm Credit with new farmers in mind. This program offers young and beginning farmers the lending options, financial education, and support they need to build a thriving operation.
Learn More about Growing Forward here: https://www.fcma.com/about/growing-forward
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications, Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
The quote of this episode is, "There is a real threat here of losing access to chemistries if the government does not get it together."
Colleen Willard, the Director, Public Policy, Production and Sustainability at the National Corn Growers Association, joins us to talk about pesticides, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Endangered Species Act, and legislation surrounding the science.
Basically, the EPA has authority over pesticide labeling and licenses. And if the EPA can't keep up with demand while remaining in compliance with the Endangered Species act, states are stepping in with their own rules. That's a problem.
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
On this special drop in episode you will get to know Mackenzie Hoog - Ohio Corn & Wheat's new intern! Mackenzie is from Farmersville, Ohio and is studying Agricultural Communication at The Ohio State University. Listen in to hear her goals for the internship and a niche challenge to growers.
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Everyone has heard about the push from the White House for more electric vehicles on the road. But what does that exactly mean?
Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director, Tadd Nicholson is o this episode of Kernels to review the potential implications of this idea of all Americans switching to electric vehicles, and what reality looks like. Listen in to hear our growers' take and what we are doing about it.
Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director, Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
It's August recess for Congress, and there is plenty of work to do.
Hosts Luke Crumley and Marlene Eick are joined by Judd Templin, Vice President of Strategic Public Partners. The trio take a deep dive into the issues coming up this fall at the state and federal level.
Listen now to get the inside scoop.
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Have you ever wondered why you should be a member of Ohio Corn & Wheat? What about if your voice makes a difference? Or what an association even is? We've got you covered.
If you are already a member of Ohio Corn & Wheat, please share this episode with a friend who isn't yet a member. We want to personally invite them to join the fight.
Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Dr. Jay Martin is a Professor of Ecological Engineering in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State and is the Project Director for the Pilot Watershed project in the Shallow Run Basin. He joined Kernels host Luke Crumley on this episode of Kernels to talk about this new project.
Spoiler alert: Growers in the project area can earn incentives, bring funds to their community, win a fishing trip, and much more by participating in this project. Not to mention increase yields and promote water-quality practices.
Learn more about the project at https://u.osu.edu/wilsonlab/current-projects-and-publications/pilot-watershed-project/. Get involved by contacting Dr. Jay Martin by email at Martin.113@osu.edu.
The largest sponsors and contributors of this project include USDA-NRCS ($6.8M), and the State of Ohio ($6M) via the Ohio Department of Agriculture and H2Ohio and Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Agricultural Retailers (Nutrient Ag Solutions, Heritage Cooperative, Haselman Ag, and Sunrise Cooperative) are supporting the project by contributing a total of $207,000 of personnel time. Other contributors include SWCD-Hardin County, The National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University, USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Program, USDA Agricultural Research Service-Soil Drainage Research Unit, Mosaic, Ohio Agribusiness Association-Nutrient Stewardship Council, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Dairy Producers, Ohio Soybean Council, Ohio Corn and Wheat, American Farmland Trust, United States Geological Survey, Ohio Sea Grant, National Wildlife Federation, Lake Erie Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy. Contributions of personnel time are also being made by academic partners supporting the project (OSU, BGSU, Kent State U,. and U. Toledo).
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy & Sustainability at Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
First of all, congratulations to Jed Bower on being re-elected to the National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors! We brought Jed on this week to talk about advocacy, what NCGA does for members, and how the National Corn Board operates.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
We hope you had a safe and successful wheat harvest!
Ohio Corn & Wheat has several national partners. One of them is the U.S. Wheat Associates, a group who promotes international trade of wheat grains. Wendy is on this week's episode to go into details on why and how we invest in trade.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
First things first, if you haven't already responded to the most recent message from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, take a moment to do so now! If you have responded, send it to at least 10 friends. There is a challenge to our advocates (that means you) that you don't want to miss! Click here to take action: https://p2a.co/6MeXKWR
Also on this episode, if you haven't heard of Corn Congress, we've got the inside scoop for you.
Growers go out to Washington D.C. several times a year to engage with elected officials on topics that mean the most to them. Corn Congress is one of those times. Marlene and Luke are here to give you the rundown of what the Ohio Corn & Wheat Association does to advocate on your behalf.
Find details on Ohio Corn & Wheat's Farm Bill priorities here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/ocw-updates/farm-bill-priorities-for-ohio-corn-wheat/
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
In case you missed it, you need to fill out the call to action for Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill. Click here to make your voice heard! https://p2a.co/6MeXKWR
Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Jessy Woodworth (Producer Jessy) is the Manager of Communications.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Ohio Corn & Wheat is involved in an initiative called Farmers for Soil Health. The coalition between corn, soybean, and pork producers aims to improve the profitability of soil-conserving practices through cover crops. Luke Crumley is working on this initiative and has some exciting news to share.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Happy Independence Day!
This episode of Kernels is all about how corn and wheat show up on America's birthday. We have a few examples for you, but what are your favorite ways?
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
If you live in the Lake Erie watershed, you have no doubt heard about H2Ohio. On this episode of Kernels, you will meet Clark Hutson, a Program Coordinator for the Western Lake Erie Basin with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He gives the rundown on the history of water quality issues in Ohio, what has been done to improve water quality, and why he is working on now.
As a special treat for this episode you will meet the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program Board of Directors, including two new board members who will begin their terms in September.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Across the world travel is increasing and Asian countries are getting back into food service. This episode talks about how American meat is seen around the world and why the Ohio Corn Checkoff contributes to the work of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels is about laying the groundwork for one of the most fundamental pieces of legislation to the American farm family: the Farm Bill. This topic rears its head every 5 years (and sometimes longer) to provide a backbone of federal agricultural and nutrition funding.
Representing a growing population of young farm owners is Zoe Kent, a Crawford County grower who officially purchased her family's farm in the last few years. Zoe talks about the questions she has about the upcoming legislation, what her priorities are as a grower, and how they align with Ohio Corn & Wheat.
If this is your first time witnessing a Farm Bill as a farm owner, this episode is made for you. If this isn't your first rodeo, we want to hear from you.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability, and Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communications/Producer, are droping in to give you a speedy and exciting update on House Bills 648 (which works on MAP/FMD funding) and 1608 (which would allow for year-round sales of E15).
Visit https://ohiocornandwheat.org/ocw-updates/ to read about policy developments as they happen, and listen back to episodes 005: Dad Jokes are Corny and 010: DC Isn't All Fun and Games.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
In a hybrid of a Tadd Talk and a Checkoff Check In, Tadd Nicholson joins this episode of Kernels to talk about some projects the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff Board is investing in. He and Marlene discuss the different roles of national organizations in the wheat world and how those groups directly benefit Ohio growers.
Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
The Supreme Court of the United States has recently made a move to narrow the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Listen to Luke Crumlet, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability give a brief explanation here.
For a more detailed explanation visit these websites:
NCGA: https://www.ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/article/2023/05/ncga-applauds-supreme-court-wotus-decision
NAWG: https://wheatworld.org/press/nawg-responds-to-scotus-ruling-in-sackett-v-epa-case/
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Brad Moffitt is the Ethanol Specialist.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
One of the highest priorities for Ohio Corn & Wheat is the promotion of ethanol in liquid fuels. This comes with a laundry list of challenges. Consumers don't know what ethanol is and how it works, retailers have legislative hurdles to get through to offer the product, growers may not fully grasp what their product is being made into, electric vehicles are becoming more and more of a hot topic, and so much more. It's a good thing we have the man for the job.
Today we sat down with Brad Moffitt, a tenured member of the agricultural community, self proclaimed gear-head, and brand new Ethanol Specialist for Ohio Corn & Wheat. The position was created by the Corn Checkoff Board and Growers Association to acknowledge promote demand for ethanol and remove some of the issues holding it up.
Brad is here to explain what ethanol is, the complexities of how it gets into your fuel, what kind of cars can use higher blends of ethanol, and what makes him the best for the job.
Side note: Producer Jessy's car issues were not fuel related. It was a sensor that was throwing a fit.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Brad Moffitt is the Ethanol Specialist.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
What do Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Ritz crackers, Goldfish crackers, bakery cookies, and pretzels, have in common? That's right, they're all made with Soft Red Winter Wheat. Aka, the kind of wheat that we grow here in Ohio.
Sit down with co-hosts Marlene and Wendy, and Producer Jessy for a tasting panel of some of their favorite SRW products.
The title of this episode is credited to Wyatt Osborn.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Have you ever wondered how the State of Ohio budgets its money? Of course you have. This kitchen table conversation is as informative as it is entertaining. Listen in to learn about how the state budgeting process works, why the state has to have a balanced book, and what Ohio Corn & Wheat is doing to make sure growers are remembered.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
As a shortage of phosphorus is gripping southwestern Ohio, many growers are left with no other option than purchasing a higher priced product than what they ordered.
Host Marlene Eick and Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director, sit down for a "Tadd Talk" about the developing issue.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Lucky episode 013 is all about how we keep sane during one of the most stressful times of year - planting. As tractors are firing up all over the Buckeye state, we want to remind you that we have your back and so does your community.
Hosts Luke and Marlene go through farmer-submitted answers to the questions how you keep going during planting, what's your best advice for staying positive, and how you care for yourself and your family. They also talk about personal experiences with stress management and self-preservation.
But don't think this episode is all meditation and therapy. While we are talking about a serious topic, you also get a story from Luke on how he used exercise to "inspire" his Marines and the embarrassing thing Marlene does in the car.
How do you stay sane in the cab? What are your tricks to not throw in the farming towel and move to Florida?
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels has hosts Marlene and Luke going over the Next Generation Fuels Act, what it does for American corn growers, and the value it can provide. The bill was just reintroduced in both the House and the Senate in Washington, DC, and will help ensure markets for farmers while providing a less expensive, higher octane fuel for consumers.
Just like you, we are getting antsy for planting season to kick off in Ohio. As special guests, the Ohio Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors drop in to tell you what they look forward to most during this time of year.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Do you have power-washing induced nightmares? Do you have questions about how Ohio agriculture plays into the world stage? Did you fall asleep in high school economics class and need a refresher? This is the episode for you.
A special guest co-host of this week's episode, Wendy Osborn, joins us to talk about the international impact of Ohio corn (in all forms). She explains why global trade is important and what she does to promote Ohio's crop every day.
Krista Swanson, Lead Economist for the National Corn Growers Association, chimes in with what she is seeing on the farm books, the impact of inflation, and what she is looking out for in the future. Find Krista's updates and reports here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/author/Krista+Swanson
Find Marlene's recommended pressure washer here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H41BWG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
What do Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association Board Members actually do when they fly out to Washington, DC? Is it just schmoozing with lawmakers and looking at monuments? Not even close.
Growers study issues, prepare for fast-paced and informational meetings, and gain the trust of legislators, embassy representatives, and companies. They meet with several people a day, and are often running from early morning until late into the night.
In this episode Luke also answers some true or false questions about advocacy work and expands on the importance of being involved.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
On this episode of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat, Marlene interviews Paul Bertels with Farmgate Insights about the current state of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), what growers need to know, and where the industry is going in the next few decades.
As a special surprise, Kernels has a new (and temporary) co-host while Luke is out of the office, Producer Jessy! In her inaugural segment, Table and Tubler, Jessy takes a quiz on the air about the different classes of wheat and what they are used to make. Don't worry, score is kept.
Future episode teasers are dropped, listener opinions are requested, and you will have a new joke to share at your kitchen table.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode comes to you from the dense forest of meetings and sessions known as Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida. Hosts Luke and Marlene sit down with growers Ben Klick and Craig Downing to talk about what Commodity Classic is and why we go. Also in this episode we hear about new microbial seed technology from Pivot Bio from the trade show floor.
Luke slips in his required dad joke, Marlene shares a Popcorn segment, and Ben calls #fakenews on her.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Question for our listeners: How many hats do you own?
Luke and Marlene try something different this episode of Kernels. Instead of the normal segments, and after last week's heavy topic, they're keeping things light (relatively).
What are the top things Luke has learned about working in agriculture over the last 5 years? What are the top things Marlene wishes the general public understood about the agricultural industry?
Send us your additions to these lists, your opinion on using THE when referring to Ohio State, and how many hats you own, on any of our social media channels!
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels is dedicated to understanding what the shuck is going on with the Mexico biotech corn ban and what it means to Ohio corn growers. Hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley give a birds-eye view on corn marketing and why growers should be very concerned about the recent decree, and then are joined by Angus Kelly from the National Corn Growers Association who explains what you can do about it.
Want to take a guess at how many times Marlene and Luke say the phrase, "corn is a fungible commodity"? Hint: it's a lot.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
Disclaimer: Terrible jokes are in this recording.
Episode 5 of Kernels is all about the policy work being done for year-round E15 (Unleaded 88) and why growers should care. Hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley share the behind-the-scenes challenges to selling the higher ethanol blend gasoline year-round and how the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is working to fix the disconnect.
Also on this episode is a segment of Buy the Bushel talking about the economic and environmental sustainability of Ohio grains and why it matters to our international buyers.
But before we get into all of that, we learn why Luke might be a little delusional today.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
This episode of Kernels kicks off with a hard look at Vomitoxin. Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director Tadd Nicholson explains what it is, the scope of the problem in Ohio, and how the Corn Marketing Program is fighting the disastrous fungus. Spoiler alert: No, it is not called Vomitoxin because it makes you vomit.
Also in this episode is a few words from Scott Haerr, a grower from Clark County who serves on the Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors, and Wendy Osborn, the Director of Market Development at Ohio Corn & Wheat. The two were a part of the group who went on a trade mission with the U.S. Grains Council to Southeast Asia in January.
If you listen closely, the team gives a hint to where you can find a last-second Valentines Day card, just in case you need one!
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley are joined by the Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, Tadd Nicholson. The group talks about what soft red winter wheat is used for, how you can find it, and how the wheat foods industry as a whole uses it across the nation.
Also on this episode, Tadd introduces his very own segment, a Tadd Talk (pun fully intended). This week it is about fertilizer prices, and the work the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association did to prevent a tariff being placed on imported fertilizer, saving farmers money. View a Youtube video further explaining the problem, and action taken, here: https://youtu.be/_zs3WeHT0_U
Episode 3 will add to your shopping list, but you definitely won't mind.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley give a run-down on what the Corn Checkoff and Small Grains Checkoff are and what they do for growers, they briefly explain how a bill becomes a law in Ohio, and Marlene reveals Luke's love (or obsession) of The West Wing.
Episode 2 will answer the question: What is the comfort food for a political nerd?
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
In the inaugural episode of Kernels, a podcast from Ohio Corn & Wheat, hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley establish what audiences can expect from Kernels, discuss the truth of unleaded 88 gasoline, and outline some essential knowledge of the Ohio General Assembly.
Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.
In this episode you will ask the question: How many copies of Plato's Republic does Luke own? The world may never know.
Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.
Gas Buddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/app
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability and houses two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.