As a shortage of phosphorus is gripping southwestern Ohio, many growers are left with no other option than purchasing a higher priced product than what they ordered. 

Host Marlene Eick and Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Corn & Wheat Executive Director, sit down for a "Tadd Talk" about the developing issue. 

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.

Lucky episode 013 is all about how we keep sane during one of the most stressful times of year - planting. As tractors are firing up all over the Buckeye state, we want to remind you that we have your back and so does your community.

Hosts Luke and Marlene go through farmer-submitted answers to the questions how you keep going during planting, what's your best advice for staying positive, and how you care for yourself and your family. They also talk about personal experiences with stress management and self-preservation.

But don't think this episode is all meditation and therapy. While we are talking about a serious topic, you also get a story from Luke on how he used exercise to "inspire" his Marines and the embarrassing thing Marlene does in the car.

How do you stay sane in the cab? What are your tricks to not throw in the farming towel and move to Florida?

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.

This episode of Kernels has hosts Marlene and Luke going over the Next Generation Fuels Act, what it does for American corn growers, and the value it can provide. The bill was just reintroduced in both the House and the Senate in Washington, DC, and will help ensure markets for farmers while providing a less expensive, higher octane fuel for consumers.

Just like you, we are getting antsy for planting season to kick off in Ohio. As special guests, the Ohio Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors drop in to tell you what they look forward to most during this time of year.

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.

Do you have power-washing induced nightmares? Do you have questions about how Ohio agriculture plays into the world stage? Did you fall asleep in high school economics class and need a refresher? This is the episode for you.

A special guest co-host of this week's episode, Wendy Osborn, joins us to talk about the international impact of Ohio corn (in all forms). She explains why global trade is important and what she does to promote Ohio's crop every day.

Krista Swanson, Lead Economist for the National Corn Growers Association, chimes in with what she is seeing on the farm books, the impact of inflation, and what she is looking out for in the future. Find Krista's updates and reports here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/author/Krista+Swanson

Find Marlene's recommended pressure washer here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H41BWG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications.

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.

What do Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association Board Members actually do when they fly out to Washington, DC? Is it just schmoozing with lawmakers and looking at monuments? Not even close.

Growers study issues, prepare for fast-paced and informational meetings, and gain the trust of legislators, embassy representatives, and companies. They meet with several people a day, and are often running from early morning until late into the night.

In this episode Luke also answers some true or false questions about advocacy work and expands on the importance of being involved.

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

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.

On this episode of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat, Marlene interviews Paul Bertels with Farmgate Insights about the current state of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), what growers need to know, and where the industry is going in the next few decades.

As a special surprise, Kernels has a new (and temporary) co-host while Luke is out of the office, Producer Jessy! In her inaugural segment, Table and Tubler, Jessy takes a quiz on the air about the different classes of wheat and what they are used to make. Don't worry, score is kept.

Future episode teasers are dropped, listener opinions are requested, and you will have a new joke to share at your kitchen table.

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications.

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.

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.

Question for our listeners: How many hats do you own?

Luke and Marlene try something different this episode of Kernels. Instead of the normal segments, and after last week's heavy topic, they're keeping things light (relatively).

What are the top things Luke has learned about working in agriculture over the last 5 years? What are the top things Marlene wishes the general public understood about the agricultural industry?

Send us your additions to these lists, your opinion on using THE when referring to Ohio State, and how many hats you own, on any of our social media channels!

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.