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Spring has sprung in the nation’s capital. The sun is shining. Plants and flowers are blooming. Weekend marathons are happening across the city. Yet the discussions taking place in the halls of power here are a reminder that all is not rosy across the country and around the world. As the conflict in the Middle

This is the Big 3 from Ohio Corn & Wheat for April 20, 2026. The 2025 Annual Report was just released, outlining major policy wins OCWGA members helped achieve and exploring the important priorities for this year. Read the full report now. Mark your calendars for the 2026 Small Grains Field Day on June 17,

From policy wins in Columbus and Washington to growing global demand for Ohio grain, the 2025 Ohio Corn & Wheat Annual Report highlights major achievements from the previous year and outlines the key public policy issues Ohio Corn & Wheat remains focused on.

The 2026 Small Grains Field Day registration is now open. The event will take place June 17, starting at 9 a.m. at the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston, Ohio. The program will include in depth discussions on wheat research, as well as input management and profitability. A farmer panel will close out the

This is the Big 3 for March 31, 2026. From the U.S. EPA granting a summer waiver for the sale of E15 to news of the Dayton Cargill facility announcing its phased closure, to staying ahead of pesticide application changes due to the Endangered Species Act, Ohio Corn & Wheat is keeping you informed on

Knowing Your Numbers – Why Your Balance Sheet Matters More Than Ever! By   Every farmer understands the risks that come with the start of a new planting season. But tight margins, higher interest rates, volatile markets, and increasing input costs mean there’s less room for error. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s vital

In this special edition of Kernels, the OCWGA is on the ground in Washington, D.C., advocating for Ohio farmers on issues like E15, the Farm Bill, and the renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. OCWGA President Eric Tipton explains why this mission differs from previous years and why the timing of these discussions is crucial

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) thanks President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for granting a waiver that enables the sale of E15 throughout the summer months of June to September. This action recognizes the benefits E15 offers to consumers, especially during the busy summer travel season, by

March 25, 2026 Ohio Corn & Wheat is concerned about Cargill’s announced plan to close its Dayton facility, a move that could affect employees, farm families, grain movement, and the broader agricultural economy in Southwest Ohio. The Dayton Cargill plant has long served as an important market for Ohio-grown corn. Ohio Corn & Wheat estimates

The federal government is rewriting the rules on pesticide use under the Endangered Species Act—and it’s going straight on the label.And as you know… the label is the law. Here’s what’s coming: • New restrictions on when and how you can apply products• Stricter requirements tied to drift, runoff, and erosion• Location-based limits that could