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Hope Springs Eternal: Seizing Opportunities in a Complex Political Environment By Lesly Weber McNitt It is my privilege to rejoin NCGA as growers are putting a new corn crop in the ground and Washington is adjusting to a new normal. So, regardless of whether you’re in a tractor cab or behind a desk in Washington,

On Wednesday, June 18th Ohio State is hosting their annual Small Grains Field Day in Wooster, Ohio. Attendees can expect to hear from the top researchers for small grains in the state. You’ll get updates on research projects, studies, and the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. You’ll be able to ask questions, connect

President Trump announced this week that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on its trading partners. In response to this announcement, Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement: “Approximately 15% of the U.S. corn crop is exported every year, and international markets are critical to our

On April 2, 2025 President Trump imposed a reciprocal and universal tariff of 10% on all products and trading partners effective midnight, April 5. This move is the latest in a sweep of tariff-related plays made by the White House. Additionally, even higher rates will be applied to America’s top trading partners effective on April

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) from the first Trump administration is expiring in 2025. That means big impacts on Ohio’s grain operations for the next tax bill. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) is actively working with elected officials and their offices to mitigate the impact of the expiration. Ideally, the

DELAWARE, Ohio— The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) hosted an exclusive members-only meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, featuring U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno. This 30-minute discussion marked the first in a series of sessions planned for 2025, aimed at connecting OCWGA members with key national and local leaders. Government Funding and Legislative Priorities

A March 2025 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of U.S. wheat production found significant improvements in environmental performance over the past several decades. Conducted through the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), and the National Wheat Foundation (NWF), the research examined how wheat production changed between 1978 and 2018. The results help

DENVER, Colorado – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed a crowd of over a thousand farmers at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver. Rollins outlined her vision for America’s heartland and promised to chart a new course for the country’s agriculture industry. “My job is to make agriculture great again. Who’s

Congress introduced legislation to expand nationwide, year-round access to E15 fuel. Ohio Representative Max Miller (R-7th District) co-sponsored the bill. The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association urges Ohio’s congressional delegation and senators to support and pass the resolution. This action will provide crucial support for our nation’s energy sector, relief at the gas pump

Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is proud to announce the newly elected leaders for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, the Ohio Corn Marketing Program, and the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program for the upcoming year. “Our board members play a vital role in our organization’s success,” stated Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio