Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat

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Episode 124 - Planning for the future of your farm

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/10/01

Having a plan for a farm's future is the most important decision a family can make. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson and OSU Extension's Dave Marrison tackle the biggest obstacles that keep many from getting started and highlight how a new professional network is connecting families with the right people to help them prepare. Plus, meet NW Ohio farmer Kevin Miller and discover how the OCWGA has helped open doors and opportunities that are having a positive impact on this farm.

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Episode 123 - Harvest Weather Preview

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/09/11

Harvest will soon be getting underway across Ohio. What can we expect next when it comes to the weather, and what could the weather mean for disease pressure in the weeks ahead? Plus, see how Farmers for Soil Health is helping farmers explore the benefits of cover crops and no-till practices, and what they could mean for their soil and their operation.

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18:59

Episode 122 - The Future of Ethanol

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/09/01

The next big opportunity for ethanol can't be found on the road but on the open seas. OCW explores how maritime fuel could unlock tremendous growth in corn demand. And, Farm Credit Mid-America helps farmers find answers to the challenges they're facing today while planning for the future.

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23:36

Episode 121 - Rep. Mike Carey D.C. Policy Update

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/07/28

Ohio Corn & Wheat goes one-on-one with Rep. Mike Carey to get answers about important policy issues like E15, the farm bill, and if Congress needs to do more to regulate skyrocketing input costs impacting American farmers. Plus, discover a new exhibit at the Ohio State Fair that is helping visitors imagine ag in a whole new way.

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22:21

Episode 120 - Fertilizer Investigation Special

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/07/10

Ohio Corn & Wheat is putting the focus on the farm, examining the ongoing issues that skyrocketing fertilizer prices are having on farm operations in Ohio and across the country. In this special episode, OCW takes a look at what's at stake and encourages farmers, retailers, and anyone with information that could help with the FTC's investigation to come forward confidentially.

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14:27

Episode 119 - On the Road at Small Grains Field Day

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/06/26

Kernels is on the road from the Small Grains Field Day in South Charleston, Ohio. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Grant Gardner, Ph.D., from the University of Kentucky, to discuss how to make wheat production profitable. And Alyssa Essman shares what researchers at Ohio State University learned about weed control that you can take to the field.

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25:22

Kernels Show 118 - The Vote for E15

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/06/01

The vote for E15 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, but the road to year-round E15 still has a bumpy ride to the finish line. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson sits down with OCWGA President Eric Tipton and Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability for Ohio Corn & Wheat, to discuss the final fight leading up to the House vote and to call on all Ohio farmers to join the effort for E15 now by becoming a member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association.

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22:53

Kernels Show 117 - Fertilizer Cost Concerns

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/05/13

There's a lot of talk about fertilizer costs, and for good reason, but many farmers are wondering what next year will look like. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson and NCGA's Krista Swanson cut through the noise to get answers about what is really happening in the fertilizer market. Plus, depending on where you are in the state, a warm spring has encouraged many farmers to take advantage of an early planting window. As every farmer knows, Mother Nature can still throw a hard punch or two

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06:18

Kernels Extra - The Vote for E15

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/05/08

The long-awaited vote for E15 may finally take place on May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Ahead of the vote, Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director Tadd Nicholson sat down with Congressman Greg Landsman, D-Ohio 1st District, to discuss the recent farm bill vote, the behind-the-scenes debate over E15 and the continued push to get this issue across the finish line. Landsman has been a strong supporter of E15 and has worked with Ohio Corn & Wheat on issues important to farmers. During the conversation,

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29:02

Episode 116 - U.S. Trade Relations

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/04/23

Over the past year, trade has felt like a roller coaster ride from where we sit in Ohio. We've seen tariffs come and go, new deals announced, and some say that relationships with key partners have been tested. So what's really happening on the ground? Tadd Nicholson sits down with Reece Cannaday, Director of South Asia at the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council, to break down how the U.S. is viewed abroad and where real opportunities exist in key markets like South Asia.

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Episode 115 - OCWGA on the ground in D.C.

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/03/31

In this special edition of Kernels, the OCWGA is on the ground in Washington, D.C., advocating for Ohio farmers on issues like E15, the Farm Bill, and the renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. OCWGA President Eric Tipton explains why this mission differs from previous years and why the timing of these discussions is crucial for every Ohio farmer.

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Episode 114 - Wheat tips you can take to the field

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/03/18

Wheat can be one of the most profitable crops in the rotation, but only if you make a few key decisions in the fall and a few more in the spring. Tadd Nicholson sits down with Dr. Laura Lindsey to share practical wheat growing tips you can take straight to the field. Plus, learn more about how the Ohio Corn Checkoff is supporting an agricultural pastime, tractor pulling, to promote Unleaded 88 across Ohio and the country.

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16:46

Episode 113 - Combatting Fertilizer Cost

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/02/25

Fertilizer isn't optional; you can't grow a crop without it. So when the price skyrockets, it can catch your attention. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson goes in-depth with NCGA President Jed Bower and NCGA's Nancy Martinez to break down what's driving the cost of fertilizer, and what, if anything, can be done about it. Plus, learn more about a new event in Northwest Ohio that's bringing farmers together.

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23:02

Episode 112 - The Future of USMCA

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/02/10

Farmers know: reliable trade partners matter. Canada and Mexico are two of our best grain buyers, and that didn't happen by accident. It's because of a trade agreement signed during President Donald Trump's first term, commonly known as USMCA. But that agreement isn't guaranteed to last. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson speaks with Lesly McNitt, Vice President of Public Policy to get answers about what's at stake for farmers and why the future of USMCA matters.

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27:39

Kernels Episode 112 - Ohio Property Tax Debate

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/01/27

In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson sits down with State Representative Dave Thomas to get answers about the debate surrounding property taxes in Ohio. Discover what solutions are being discussed, and what it could mean for Ohio farm families. Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull reveals the important role Ohio farmers will be playing in the America 250 celebration And Lindsey Schwinn from Farm Credit Mid-America joins Kernels to share the conversation you need to be having right now about crop insurance, to

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23:52

Kernels Episode 111 - Meet NAWGs New CEO

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2026/01/12

Ohio Corn & Wheat goes in-depth with NAWG's new CEO Sam Kieffer. And members of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association discover a how new exclusive discount that could help them save on their farm insurance.

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Ep 110: Kernels 2025 Highlights

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2025/12/23

2025 was an exciting year on Kernels. In this episode, we walk through 3 of our favorite conversations. We spoke with Director Brian Baldridge at Ohio Department of Agriculture about what we can expect in the coming years. We got to know Jed Bower, an Ohio farmer and the new President of the National Corn Growers Association. And we talked with our Ohio Corn & Wheat PAC leadership about the monumental decision to officially endorse a gubernatorial candidate for the first time in decades. About

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Ep 109: Understanding The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plan

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2025/12/09

When you're planning this winter, health care costs should be just as important as your fertilizer or other input costs. With the farm economy in the state it's in and healthcare prices only going up without stability, there need to be a solution. That's why we're thankful for our friends at teh Ohio Farm Bureau who've established health care solutions to fit you and your family's needs. In this episode of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson talks with Trevor Kirkpatrick, Director of Health Services at OFB,

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Ep 108: Making Sound Agronomic Decisions with Seed...

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2025/11/25

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 the corner. Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/ About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create

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29:48

Ep 107: The New NCGA President

Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat ·

2025/11/11

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 Growers Association members for the succession planning workshops provided by the Ohio State Extension Farm Office. Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops:

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