Ohio Corn & Wheat joined farmers across the country in Texas for a national conversation on rising fertilizer costs. During the event, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the launch of a major industry-wide investigation into the sharp rise in costs. Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association President Eric Tipton was there and shared his reaction
DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is proud to announce the selection of Madalyn Jones as its 2026–2027 intern, bringing a young agricultural policy leader with experience in legislative affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Jones is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at The Ohio State University, where she is double
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Keeping you connected to what is happening across the state, this the Ohio Corn & Wheat Connection: A Morning Ag Clips update. Get answers about how new possible legislation allowing carbon capture and storage is one step closer to becoming law in Ohio. Plus, from high input costs to skyrocketing diesel prices, some economists estimate
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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
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McKinney, Texas – The Federal Trade Commission has launched a long-awaited and highly anticipated investigation into the fertilizer industry’s pricing practices and market concentration, Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at a gathering of farmers from across 18 states on a North Texas farm. “I’m announcing that, on my order, the commission
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Keeping you connected to what is happening across the state, this the Ohio Corn & Wheat Connection: A Morning Ag Clips update. A new bill in the U.S. Senate is aimed at lowering fertilizer costs for farmers. The Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act would remove a countervailing duty placed in 2021 on phosphate
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May 13, 2026, DELAWARE, Ohio – In a historic, bipartisan vote, legislation allowing nationwide, year-round sales of E15 passed the U.S. House of Representatives and moves to the U.S. Senate for approval. H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, removes outdated regulatory barriers that have restricted summertime sales of E15, also known
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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
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Ohio Corn & Wheat brings you the three biggest stories to help you stay connected. All eyes are on Washington, D.C., for the long-awaited vote on E15. Ohio Corn & Wheat, along with farmer leaders from across the state, are in the nation’s capital, making a final push to get E15 across the finish line.
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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
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