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This Year We Honor and Advocate for Woman Farmers By Leslie McNitt When I first started working in agriculture policy, I did not see many women in the rooms I entered. It can be daunting to map out a future for yourself in an industry where you don’t see many people like you. The women […]

As the 2026 planting season gets closer, Ohio farmers are gearing up for one of the busiest and most important times of the year. Every choice you make before the planter hits the field can seriously affect how well the crops come up, how uniform the stand is, and ultimately, the yield. That’s why taking

(Delaware, Ohio) The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association has joined a coalition of state corn farmer organizations in a formal letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, requesting a status update and continued action on the Department of Justice’s investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. The

Ohio Corn & Wheat is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 internship program, offering college students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agricultural advocacy, communications, and policy while helping advance the interests of Ohio’s grain farmers. The internship is ideal for college-aged students passionate about agriculture, policy, communications, or public service. The program

  This is the Big 3, a bi-weekly video newsletter that helps members and partners stay connected to news and events important to Ohio Corn & Wheat. Combating the cost of fertilizer. Watch the full Kernels episode to find out what caused fertilizer prices to spike and if there’s anything that can be done to

(Delaware, Ohio) — The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is urging lawmakers to support legislation that would allow for the installation and sale of E15 at Ohio Turnpike service plazas. The proposal, introduced by Representatives Josh Williams and Roy Klopfenstein, directs the Ohio Turnpike Commission to install E15 pumps at service plazas along the

San Antonio, Texas — USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed thousands of farmers and agriculture leaders at Commodity Classic, emphasizing results, prioritizing farmers, and advocating for deregulation and technological updates to ease interactions with the USDA. She also outlined new goals and priorities aimed at making farming profitable once more. Rollins pointed out significant, unprecedented improvements

(San Antonio, Texas) – Farmers from across the country gathered for the NCGA President’s Reception on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to honor Ohio farmer and NCGA President Jed Bower during the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. The event took place on Bower’s actual 45th birthday, making it his Birthday Bash theme. Besides well-wishes

Fertilizer isn’t optional; you can’t grow a crop without it. So when the price skyrockets, it can catch your attention. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson goes in-depth with NCGA President Jed Bower and NCGA’s Nancy Martinez to break down what’s driving the cost of fertilizer, and what, if anything, can be done about

Welcome to the Ohio Corn & Wheat Connection with Morning Ag Clips, designed to keep members and corporate partners informed about important news and events. Explore more about the important role USMCA plays in helping create demand for U.S. grain. Watch the full Kernels interview with NCGA’s Lesly Mcnitt. Learn more about OSU Extension’s “Planning