Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat

Across the world travel is increasing and Asian countries are getting back into food service. This episode talks about how American meat is seen around the world and why the Ohio Corn Checkoff contributes to the work of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

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

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 is about laying the groundwork for one of the most fundamental pieces of legislation to the American farm family: the Farm Bill. This topic rears its head every 5 years (and sometimes longer) to provide a backbone of federal agricultural and nutrition funding.

Representing a growing population of young farm owners is Zoe Kent, a Crawford County grower who officially purchased her family's farm in the last few years. Zoe talks about the questions she has about the upcoming legislation, what her priorities are as a grower, and how they align with Ohio Corn & Wheat.

If this is your first time witnessing a Farm Bill as a farm owner, this episode is made for you. If this isn't your first rodeo, we want to hear from you.

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

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.

Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability, and Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communications/Producer, are droping in to give you a speedy and exciting update on House Bills 648 (which works on MAP/FMD funding) and 1608 (which would allow for year-round sales of E15).

Visit https://ohiocornandwheat.org/ocw-updates/ to read about policy developments as they happen, and listen back to episodes 005: Dad Jokes are Corny and 010: DC Isn't All Fun and Games.

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.

In a hybrid of a Tadd Talk and a Checkoff Check In, Tadd Nicholson joins this episode of Kernels to talk about some projects the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff Board is investing in. He and Marlene discuss the different roles of national organizations in the wheat world and how those groups directly benefit Ohio growers.

Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication.

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.

The Supreme Court of the United States has recently made a move to narrow the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Listen to Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability give a brief explanation here.

For a more detailed explanation visit these websites:

NCGA: https://www.ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/article/2023/05/ncga-applauds-supreme-court-wotus-decision

NAWG: https://wheatworld.org/press/nawg-responds-to-scotus-ruling-in-sackett-v-epa-case/

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and BLuke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.

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.

One of the highest priorities for Ohio Corn & Wheat is the promotion of ethanol in liquid fuels. This comes with a laundry list of challenges. Consumers don't know what ethanol is and how it works, retailers have legislative hurdles to get through to offer the product, growers may not fully grasp what their product is being made into, electric vehicles are becoming more and more of a hot topic, and so much more. It's a good thing we have the man for the job.

Today we sat down with Brad Moffitt, a tenured member of the agricultural community, self proclaimed gear-head, and brand new Ethanol Specialist for Ohio Corn & Wheat. The position was created by the Corn Checkoff Board and Growers Association to acknowledge promote demand for ethanol and remove some of the issues holding it up.

Brad is here to explain what ethanol is, the complexities of how it gets into your fuel, what kind of cars can use higher blends of ethanol, and what makes him the best for the job.

Side note: Producer Jessy's car issues were not fuel related. It was a sensor that was throwing a fit.

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Brad Moffitt is the Ethanol Specialist.

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 Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Ritz crackers, Goldfish crackers, bakery cookies, and pretzels, have in common? That's right, they're all made with Soft Red Winter Wheat. Aka, the kind of wheat that we grow here in Ohio.

Sit down with co-hosts Marlene and Wendy, and Producer Jessy for a tasting panel of some of their favorite SRW products.

The title of this episode is credited to Wyatt Osborn.

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Wendy Osborn is the Director of Market Development.

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.

Have you ever wondered how the State of Ohio budgets its money? Of course you have. This kitchen table conversation is as informative as it is entertaining. Listen in to learn about how the state budgeting process works, why the state has to have a balanced book, and what Ohio Corn & Wheat is doing to make sure growers are remembered.

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

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.

As planting keeps evading a good portion of Ohio's corn growers, we brought on a few guest hosts to tell us about their planting season trials and tribulations. In this episode you will hear from Shelby fire, Ben Klick, and Eric Tipton about their planting progress.

The group gets into silly arguments, current hang-ups, successes, and much more.

As a special treat, you will also get a product review that will revolutionize your on-the-go breakfast experience.

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

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.

Happy Ohio State FFA Convention week! Ohio Corn & Wheat is proud to support America's future grain producers and youth their agricultural endeavors. One of the ways we do this is by sponsoring the Ohio FFA Foundation. Host Marlene Eick sat down with Jessica Parrish to talk about the organization and how it supports youth.

Also in this episode, Luke Crumley shares a recent big win for Ohio growers and the OCW Political Action Committee.

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.