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Winter Wheat Seeding Rate in Ohio Setting the right winter wheat seeding rate starts with a more useful question than simply, “How many pounds should I plant?” Seed size can vary, which means the same number of pounds may contain different numbers of seeds. That is why Ohio wheat recommendations are commonly expressed in seeds

Best Time to Plant Corn in Ohio Choosing the best time to plant corn in Ohio is not just a matter of circling a date on the calendar. Growers need to consider location, soil temperature, field conditions, and the near-term weather forecast before moving into the field. Ohio State agronomic guidance recommends planting corn from

Bushels of Corn Per Acre: What Ohio Growers Should Know How many bushels of corn can one acre produce? It is a simple question with a more useful answer than a single number. A statewide yield can provide context, but it does not tell an individual grower what every field should produce. Weather, field conditions,

Wheat Planting Depth: How Deep Should Ohio Growers Plant Wheat? Getting wheat planting depth right is one of the small details that can have a major effect on stand establishment. Seed that is too shallow may struggle with inconsistent moisture and poor seed-to-soil contact. Seed placed too deep may take longer to emerge and use

Soil Testing for Corn: A Practical Guide for Ohio Growers Good corn fertility decisions start with knowing what is already in the soil. Soil testing for corn gives growers a clearer picture of soil pH, nutrient availability, organic matter, and other factors that can affect crop performance. Instead of treating every acre the same, test

Farm Succession Planning Issues: 7 Barriers Ohio Farm Families Should Address Early Passing a farm from one generation to the next involves much more than transferring land, equipment, and business assets. It also means working through family expectations, financial realities, management responsibilities, and questions about what the farm should look like in the future. That

Having a plan for a farm’s future is the most important decision a family can make. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson and OSU Extension’s Dave Marrison tackle the biggest obstacles that keep many from getting started and highlight how a new professional network is connecting families with the right people to help them

DELAWARE, Ohio – Following the Ohio General Assembly’s swift passage of a 90-day motor fuel tax holiday, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association President Eric Tipton issued the following statement, thanking House and Senate leaders and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for recognizing the impact that high diesel and gasoline prices are having on Ohio farmers,

The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association has released its 2026 Voter Guide to help farmers across the state better understand where candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives stand on issues important to agriculture. The guide gives candidates an opportunity to share their positions on policies that directly impact Ohio farmers

Fighting for Our Corn Growers   By Rep. Randy Feenstra – Guest Columnist Since our country’s founding, corn farmers have fed our families, fueled our economies, and strengthened our nation’s security. Representing the largest corn-producing district in the nation is more than just an honor—it’s a responsibility to ensure our commodity is in the best