This episode comes to you from the dense forest of meetings and sessions known as Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida. Hosts Luke and Marlene sit down with growers Ben Klick and Craig Downing to talk about what Commodity Classic is and why we go. Also in this episode we hear about new microbial seed technology from Pivot Bio from the trade show floor.

Luke slips in his required dad joke, Marlene shares a Popcorn segment, and Ben calls #fakenews on her.

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management.

Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.

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, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.