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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 […]

Delaware, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat voices concern following the announcement that Cargill will gradually close its Dayton facility in the coming months, impacting employees, farm families, and the Miami Valley. “Our thoughts are with the employees and families affected by this decision,” said Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat. “But

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

March 25, 2026, Delaware, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat strengthens its connection with farmers and industry partners with the addition of Avery Caudill as Communications Specialist. Caudill has a strong background in social media strategy, content creation, and audience engagement. A graduate of the Ohio State University, she has overseen social media and email

(Washington, D.C.) -After three focused and demanding days in the nation’s capital, leaders from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA), Collegiate Policy Academy students, and industry partners have wrapped up their March 2026 mission to Washington, D.C., a mission driven by purpose, urgency, and a clear message: farmers are done waiting, and they

The deadline for the 2026 National Wheat Yield Contest has been set. Online registration for Ohio growers of Soft Red Winter Wheat is due May 15 and can be completed through the National Wheat Foundation’s website. National winners of the contest will receive a trip to Commodity Classic where they will be recognized at a

Day 2 in D.C., and Ohio farmers are making it count. We’re on Capitol Hill, meeting with lawmakers, standing up for farmers, and securing our future. Go inside the day and see why this mission matters.

Wheat can be one of the most profitable crops in the rotation, but only if you make a few key decisions in the fall and a few more in the spring. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Dr. Laura Lindsey to share practical wheat growing tips you can take straight to the field. Plus, learn more

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