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President Trump announced a new federal “Farmer Bridge Assistance Program”, offering short-term financial support at a time when many of Ohio’s corn and small-grain producers are confronting some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent years. The administration’s $12 billion package is intended to provide temporary relief as growers contend with tightening margins, elevated […]

Choosing the right agronomic practices are vital to success on your farm year over year. That’s why we had a conversation with JD Bethel, Agronomy Services Director at Seed Consultants, to go over the decision making process based on what we saw out in the field this year and what we’re expecting to seecoming around

A bipartisan coalition of more than 100 House lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to safeguard the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the three countries prepare for a major review of the trade pact next summer. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the lawmakers highlighted the significant benefits USMCA has delivered for American

DELAWARE, Ohio – Earlier this year, language in the Ohio state budget unintentionally altered the definition of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) and changed who is legally allowed to handle them. RUPs are crop-protection products that include certain herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, and can only be applied by or under the supervision of licensed or trained

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