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DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio farmers are expressing disappointment and frustration following the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, issued by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The report questions the safety of commonly used pesticides like atrazine and glyphosate, which are vital tools for modern […]

Ohio corn grower leaders and other state and national advocates are calling for President Donald Trump’s intervention after the Make America Healthy Again Report was released today, questioning the safety of critical pesticides. “We are deeply disappointed that the Make America Healthy Again Commission would release a report that raises questions that have already been

 COLUMBUS, Ohio – On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, testified before the Ohio Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee as a proponent of House Bill 96, which includes legislation for the implementation of the Ethanol Retailer Rebate Program. As passed by the Ohio House, this bill

Corn Grower Advocates Push to Open New Foreign Markets By Lesly McNitt Tariffs have been the talk of the town in Washington over the last several weeks and their impact on the corn economy is an issue my team and I have been concerned about as our farmers face high input costs and lower corn

Farming is consistently listed in the top 10 professions at risk for suicide. That’s a staggering fact that we know is unacceptable as a community. The stress that comes with farming seems never-ending and grows every day the weather is bad or the markets drop. It’s easy to get buried by the stress and tension

DELAWARE, Ohio – On Monday, May 13, 2025, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs, providing relief from the trade tensions that have heavily impacted U.S. agriculture since 2018. The temporary agreement will reduce tariffs by 115% on both sides, providing breathing room for market stability. While the pause is not

DELAWARE, Ohio – As planting season continues across the country, the recently announced trade deal between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United States (U.S.) is widely being viewed as a win for farmers in Ohio.  “We are encouraged to see that agriculture has been prioritized in these international trade negotiations,” said Tadd Nicholson, Executive

DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is proud to announce the selection of Morgan Evans of Richwood, Ohio, as its 2025–2026 intern. Evans is currently a junior at Wilmington College pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Political Science. She previously participated in the 2024 Ohio Corn

DELAWARE, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, that it will issue waivers allowing the sale of E15 gasoline during the 2025 summer driving season, from June 1 to September 15. This move is intended to help maintain a stable and adequate fuel supply during the nation’s busiest

The first 100 days of the second Trump Administration has been full of news, updates, changes, and more news. On this episode of Kernels. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Lesly McNitt at the National Corn Growers Association to talk about what has happened, the wins, the challenges, and what is yet to come. Listen here