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Corn Growers Need to Make Their Voices Heard on Policy Priorities By Lesly McNitt We may be faced with extreme heat in Washington as a heat dome hovers above the city during these first weeks of July, but the weather is not slowing the work of Congress or our corn grower leaders. Already this month, […]

To celebrate the 100th episode of Kernels, we’re talking to Brian Baldridge, the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture and a farmer in Adams County. Director Baldridge and Tadd Nicholson go into detail on crop protection tools, land use change, ethanol, and much more. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Help is on the way for farmers hit hard by natural disasters over the past two years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $16 billion in aid through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to assist growers who suffered crop losses in 2023 and 2024.  The SDRP is designed to provide

Big news on the trade front: The White House has released an Executive Order that pushes back the date certain reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect. Originally, a long list of tariffs were set to take effect on July 9th if trade deals were not reached. Today President Trump extended several of those deadlines

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act has passed — but what does that mean to your farm? Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, unpacks the legislation and the details that impact your farm’s financials. Watch it here:

Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment By Lesly McNitt As a mom, my number one priority is keeping my daughter safe. I want her to be protected on every front, from diseases to environmental hazards. As a professional who advocates on behalf of the nation’s corn growers, I want a

Summer means road trips, family getaways, and unforgettable adventures—and fueling up with Unleaded 88 can help you maximize every mile. Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, shares that Unleaded 88 is the smart, reliable choice for drivers ready to hit the road with confidence. Discover more at www.savewith88.com

The MAHA commission report that came out earlier this month made some bold and dangerous claims about pesticide use on American farms. In Ohio, we farm with facts and know that we have sound science on our side. On this episode of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson talks with Colleen Willard, the National Corn Growers Association’s Director

There is a lot happening both at the Statehouse in Columbus and in Congress in Washington, D.C. Luke Crumley, Ohio Corn & Wheat’s Director of Public Policy and Sustainability, helps explain it all and what it means for your family and your farm. Sign up for text updates here.

The deadline for early bird enrollment (at a discounted rate) in the Corn Yield Contest is June 30th. Members of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association are eligible to enter their best fields into the competition for a 1 year lease on an Unverferth seed tender, state level awards, and potential national recognition. With