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Giving Thanks for NCGA’s Grassroots Advocates By Lesly McNitt As we often do in November, I am reflecting a lot this month about all the things that make me thankful, and I’d have to say NCGA’s grower leaders and our grassroots advocates are at the top of my gratitude list. If not for them, we […]

The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is Ohio’s very own Jed Bower. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the head of a national commodity organization? This episode of Kernels is your chance other find out. Also on this episode, get a special discount code for Ohio Corn & Wheat

DELAWARE, Ohio— Strengthening relationships and providing valuable insights to a key trading partner were top priorities for Karyn Forman, a representative of the Ohio Corn Checkoff Board of Directors, during a recent U.S.–Philippine trade mission focused on advancing ethanol and feed grain collaboration. Forman joined representatives from the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), the

Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President   By Lesly McNitt This month, Ohio farmer Jed Bower began his term as board president for the National Corn Growers Association. Like all presidents, Jed will serve a one-year term as leader of the organization. I have enjoyed getting to know Jed over the years, and I

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) applauds the bipartisan passage of House Bill 170 in the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill establishes a clear regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Ohio, marking a step forward for the state’s grain farmers, ethanol producers, and rural communities. Until

When thinking of public policy, I used to envision long debates, intimidating meetings, and the complexity of navigating politics. As a college student, this is a scary career to break into. Ohio Corn & Wheat’s Collegiate Policy Academy (CPA) allowed me to enter the public policy realm with confidence and the skills I needed to

Delaware, Ohio – A delegation of Japanese grain buyers visited Southwest Ohio to see firsthand how the state’s high-quality corn is grown, transported, and marketed, strengthening one of the country’s key agricultural trade partnerships. On Monday, September 29, 2025, the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council, alongside Ohio Corn & Wheat, led the delegation for tours

DELAWARE, Ohio— Patty Mann, Chair of the Ohio Corn Checkoff, recently represented Ohio corn growers on a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of an effort to expand markets and strengthen global demand for Ohio grain. The mission aligned with the Southeast Asia U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference, September 14 – 20, 2025, and brought

September 22, 2025, Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Corn Checkoff signed a Letter of Intent with the Taiwan Feed Industry Association during a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture on Monday, September 22, 2025. Taiwan has long been a key partner for U.S. agricultural exports. The island nation of