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It’s October, and at the National Corn Growers Association that means we’re starting a new fiscal year, and we have a new grower at the top of the organization. This month, Kenneth Hartman Jr. began his term as NCGA president. I decided to ask four key questions of Kenneth that I thought would help you […]

Agriculture and energy are at the heart of Ohio’s economy. The Buckeye State is a large producer of corn, soybeans, wheat, dairy, eggs, and more – ranking 11th in the nation for the number of farms at more than 70,000. However, more can be done to strengthen our state’s agriculture industry while providing consumers with

Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is pleased to announce its new Director of Communications and Industry Engagement Gerry Puckett. In this role, Puckett will be responsible for leading the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, the Ohio Corn Checkoff, and the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff.

When an average consumer thinks about corn, they probably think about what they buy at the grocery store. Yellow sweet corn in a can or on the cob. There’s nothing wrong with that — it’s just not what I think of. When grain producers think of corn, they think of their crops in the field,

By Tadd Nicholson I won’t leave you in suspense. Women belong anywhere and everywhere in agriculture. No exceptions. But there’s no denying the reality: that agriculture still feels like a male dominated industry. Writing this isn’t about being politically correct, it’s about seeking out incredible women with important perspectives who should be at the table

Have you ever coached your kids’ sports teams? I spent a several years coaching my daughter’s travel softball team while she was young and really serious about the sport. I thought I was doing it because I wanted her to succeed and spend some quality time with her — and I was — but now

“Atrazine is an invaluable resource that Ohio corn producers need access to. The Triazine Network has been protecting this resource for decades. We believe that it’s important for Ohio corn producers to stay updated on this issue, and we’d like to let them know how we’re involved on their behalf. This statement outlines the latest

Ohio Corn & Wheat is celebrating the election of Jon Miller to the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Board! “There’s no better way to give back to the agriculture industry than to serve the growers we represent,” says Miller. “I want to take the experiences I’ve gained over 12 years and use it to

I keep seven Post-It notes on my desk. One for each of my team members. On these slips of paper are reminders of how each of them operate, what motivates them, how they describe themselves, and how they prefer to be supported. For example, Wendy is competitive and likes to win. She’s an achiever, tenacious,

Ohio Corn Takes Flight Warning: Aviation Puns Ahead If you haven’t heard of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the last year, you may have your head in the clouds. SAF is an exciting new market for corn growers, if we can get the legislation right. First of all: What is SAF? In short, SAF is