Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat

Ohio Corn & Wheat
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A podcast for conversations about Ohio's corn and wheat industries, and the work the checkoffs and growers association are doing on behalf of Ohio's growers.

  1. 21H AGO

    Episode 116 - U.S. Trade Relations

    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.

    29 min

  2. MAR 31

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

    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.

    11 min

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 114 - Wheat tips you can take to the field

    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.

    17 min

  4. FEB 25

    Episode 113 - Combatting Fertilizer Cost

    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.

    17 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 112 - The Future of USMCA

    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.

    23 min

  6. JAN 27

    Kernels Episode 112 - Ohio Property Tax Debate

    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 protect your operation in the year ahead. Learn more about crop insurance offered by Farm Credit Mid-America at www.fcma.com

    28 min

  7. JAN 12

    Kernels Episode 111 - Meet NAWGs New CEO

    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.

    24 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Ep 110: Kernels 2025 Highlights

    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 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.

    50 min
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