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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 this time of year. J.D. Bethel from Seed Consultants shares how much concern farmers should have about recent frost hurting early-planted fields.

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, Nicholson and Landsman discuss why E15 was left out of the final farm bill package, what is standing in the way and whether there is enough support in the House to pass legislation in the days ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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