gpuckett

Shelby, Ohio – Ohio remains in the spotlight as a global agricultural leader, recently hosting a delegation of milling industry leaders from Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. Their visit comes on the heels of a high-profile delegation from Vietnam, led by H.E. Do Duc Duy, Minister of Agriculture and Environment, who visited Ohio on June […]

Columbus, Ohio – A delegation from the Vietnamese government and business community, led by H.E. Do Duc Duy, Minister of Agriculture and Environment, visited Ohio today to sign a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with U.S. agricultural companies. The Columbus stop is part of a multi-state mission that began in Iowa on Monday, June

DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat congratulates Morrow County farmer and agricultural leader John Linder on his upcoming induction into the Ohio Agriculture Council Hall of Fame. Linder is one of four individuals selected for this prestigious honor, with the official induction ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025.   In addition to his current

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) celebrates the recent signing of an energy policy that prioritizes the redevelopment of abandoned brownfields and former coal mines for clean energy production. This important initiative, originally supported and proposed by OCWGA, aids in repurposing underutilized properties while protecting and preserving Ohio’s valuable farmland.

DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio farmers are expressing disappointment and frustration following the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, issued by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The report questions the safety of commonly used pesticides like atrazine and glyphosate, which are vital tools for modern

 COLUMBUS, Ohio – On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, testified before the Ohio Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee as a proponent of House Bill 96, which includes legislation for the implementation of the Ethanol Retailer Rebate Program. As passed by the Ohio House, this bill

DELAWARE, Ohio – On Monday, May 13, 2025, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs, providing relief from the trade tensions that have heavily impacted U.S. agriculture since 2018. The temporary agreement will reduce tariffs by 115% on both sides, providing breathing room for market stability. While the pause is not

DELAWARE, Ohio – As planting season continues across the country, the recently announced trade deal between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United States (U.S.) is widely being viewed as a win for farmers in Ohio.  “We are encouraged to see that agriculture has been prioritized in these international trade negotiations,” said Tadd Nicholson, Executive

DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is proud to announce the selection of Morgan Evans of Richwood, Ohio, as its 2025–2026 intern. Evans is currently a junior at Wilmington College pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Political Science. She previously participated in the 2024 Ohio Corn

DELAWARE, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, that it will issue waivers allowing the sale of E15 gasoline during the 2025 summer driving season, from June 1 to September 15. This move is intended to help maintain a stable and adequate fuel supply during the nation’s busiest