Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 26, 202622 min

Kernels Episode 125 - 2026 Voter Guide Preview

The November election is just around the corner, and Ohio farmers have a lot at stake. From the Farm Bill and biofuels to fair trade and fertilizer costs, Ohio Corn & Wheat takes a closer look at the issues that matter most to farmers. Plus, check out our 2026 Voter Guide to see where Ohio's congressional candidates stand on key agricultural issues. Then, Congressman Dave Taylor gets a firsthand look at the challenges farmers face during harvest and throughout the year as he joins Ohio farmer Will Minshall in the field.

October 1, 202614 min

Episode 124 - Planning for the future of your farm

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.

September 11, 202619 min

Episode 123 - Harvest Weather Preview

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.

September 1, 202618 min

Episode 122 - The Future of Ethanol

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.

July 28, 202623 min

Episode 121 - Rep. Mike Carey D.C. Policy Update

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.

July 10, 202622 min

Episode 120 - Fertilizer Investigation Special

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.

June 26, 202614 min

Episode 119 - On the Road at Small Grains Field Day

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.

June 1, 202625 min

Kernels Show 118 - The Vote for E15

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.

May 13, 202622 min

Kernels Show 117 - Fertilizer Cost Concerns

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.

May 8, 20266 min

Kernels Extra - The Vote for E15

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.