Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat

Are you behind on episodes? Need to catch up? Well, here is a quick episode covering the biggest headlines for the OCWGA, OCMP, and OSGMP all in one! Listen to this episode of Kernels to get the digest, and stay tuned for the announcement at the end.
 
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

This episode of Kernels includes: the Gilligan's Island theme song, inside info on The Institute, an Easter egg for next week's episode, and plenty of laughs. We welcomed Dave Marrison on this episode to tell us about the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute, aka The Institute. He has some insights and behind the scenes info to share with you!
Learn more at https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-financial-management-and-policy-institute
 
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

What's your preferred method of scouting? The 55 mph drive-by, the air conditioned office, or boots on the ground? Matt Hutcheson at Seed Consultants has a preference. Host Marlene Eick and Producer Jessy pick his brain to get all his tips and tricks. 
Ohio State University Extension Pocket Guide: https://ohioline.osu.edu/program-area/plant-pathology 
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About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

Ok, the Farm Bill is FINALLY getting some traction. But how much longer will this take? According to host Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, this hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture is equal to the opening kickoff of a football game. He sits down with producer Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communications, to spell it out and add some behind-the-scenes color.
 
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

If you farm in Ohio and haven't dealt with Vomitoxin (aka VOM or DON), you are in the minority. This mycotoxin has been running rampant through the state thanks to the favorable weather conditions in the area for fungal infection.
So what can you do?
This episode of Kernels features Dr. Pierce Paul, Chair of the Plant Pathology Department at Ohio State, and Jason Hartschuh, Field Specialist at Ohio State. These two have been working for years to combat the profit-cutting toxin.
Listen for the latest information we have on Vomitoxin, how to avoid infection, and what puts you at risk.
 
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

You may have been hearing about Carbon more and more as the season is starting, but what is everyone talking about? Didn't we settle this years ago? NO.
There's a lot of back history to review, new tax information, and conencitons to land ownre rights. Listen to this episode to get updated on the most currect information. 
Hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley bring on Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Corn & Wheat's Executive Director, to talk about an emerging issue farmers in Ohio are starting to hear about: Carbon intensity scores (CI scores). Listen to this episode to get the gist of what we know and what your Association is doing for you behind the scenes.
 
About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.
For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.