The National Wheat Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 National Wheat Yield Contest on Nov. 2nd. Kent Edwards in Erie County, OH took fifth place nationally with a yield of 151.70 in the Soft Red Winter Wheat class. The top Ohio winners are: Place Farmer / Farm County Seed Brand Variety Yield (bu./acre) 1 Kent Edwards Erie Pioneer 25R29
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In this episode of Kernels, we take a closer look at data center development and the difficult questions it raises for Ohio farmers and rural communities. Jack Irvin of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Brandon Kern of the Ohio Soybean Association join host Tadd Nicholson to discuss growing concerns, the potential impacts on farmland,
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order earlier this month temporarily easing restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel on public roads and highways through the end of the year. Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association President Eric Tipton welcomed the move, saying it provides much-needed relief as farmers work to finish harvest. But
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Corn grower associations call for action to address rising fertilizer costs and restore competition in the marketplace. JOHNSTON, Iowa – October 27, 2026 The Iowa Corn Growers Association, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association and Texas Corn Producers Association today sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to support and
The November election is just around the corner, and Ohio farmers have a lot at stake. From the Farm Bill and biofuels to fair trade and fertilizer costs, Ohio Corn & Wheat takes a closer look at the issues that matter most to farmers heading into the election. Ohio Farmers Voter Guide 2026: Key Agriculture
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DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio farmers are welcoming an executive order signed Wednesday, October 21, by Governor Mike DeWine, which temporarily eases restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel fuel on public highways through the end of the year. Red-dyed diesel is commonly used by Ohio farmers to fuel tractors, combines, and other farm equipment, but
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DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Corn Marketing Program is announcing upcoming elections, overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, for the Ohio Corn Marketing Program Board, scheduled for December 15, 2026, under Section 924.07 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Ohio Corn Marketing Program is designed to increase the market for corn and enhance opportunities
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Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President By Lesly McNitt This month, Michigan farmer Matt Frostic began his term as board president for the National Corn Growers Association. Like all presidents, Matt will serve a one-year term as leader of the organization. I have enjoyed getting to know Matt over the years, and I have
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There are a lot of people who help make the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association what it is today. Farmers who are willing to get involved because they know the stronger our membership is, the stronger our voice becomes. Kevin Miller is one Ohio farmer who has seen that value firsthand, and says
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By Leslie McNitt There’s nothing like expecting to learn the outcome of a summer cliffhanger in September only to find you may have to wait until later in the year before the story is resolved. Yet, that’s where we are this month when it comes to ethanol legislation important to the nation’s corn growers. In
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