Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat

This episode of Kernels includes: the Gilligan's Island theme song, inside info on The Institute, an Easter egg for next week's episode, and plenty of laughs. We welcomed Dave Marrison on this episode to tell us about the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute, aka The Institute. He has some insights and behind the scenes info to share with you! Learn more at https://farmoffice.osu.edu/far...

Ok, the Farm Bill is FINALLY getting some traction. But how much longer will this take? According to host Luke Crumley, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability, this hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture is equal to the opening kickoff of a football game. He sits down with producer Jessy Woodworth, Manager of Communications, to spell it out and add some behind-the-scenes color.   About...

This episode of Kernels is dedicated to our furry and feathered friends in animal agriculture. Most-of-the-time host, Luke Crumley, and special guest host, Wendy Osborn, bring on Michael Granche, the Director of Market Development at the National Corn Growers Association. Michael is the resident expert in the international animal ag sector at NCGA and works with partners from all over the globe to...

An Ohio native and the current Associate Director of Public Policy at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture joins this episode of Kernels! Josie Montoney-Crawford is in the trenches of pesticide policy and brought all her knowledge to Marlene Eick, the host of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-t...

Have you wondered how the Ohio Corn Checkoff and the Ohio Wheat Checkoff supports the next generation of agriculture? One of the many ways is through the Ohio FFA Foundation. Most (not all, but most) of the future agricultural workforce are in FFA programs right now. On this episode of Kernels Marlene Eick sits down with Amy Jo Baughman, the new Executive Director for the Ohio FFA Foundation, to t...

What are the two words you never want to hear on the two-way radio? This episode is all about some funny and fond memories our Corn Checkoff Board of Directors have from planting season of years passed. Send us some of your favorite planting memories on social media!   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitabili...

Do you have your planting dream team ready to go for this year? We do. On this episode of Kernels, Luke Crumley, Marlene Eick, and Producer Jessy Woodworth are drafting their picks. The only rule: they have to pick fictional farmers. Who will get to claim Mark Watney, Mulan, Joseph Cooper, or Old McDonald? Find out by listening now!   The Whole List: Race Against the Harvest - basically everyone M...

Spring DC Mission... but the CPA Version! Landon Hollopeter, Morgan Evans, and Mackenzie Ott all share their experiences with all things advocacy, D.C., and policy. Listen in to what they have to say about their time with policy makers and growers on the Hill.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It...

Luke isn't superstitious, but is he a little 'stitious? In this Episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley go through some common rural superstitions you may have heard on the farm. Do you believe in any of these?   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...

Ohio Corn & Wheat is headed to Washington, D.C.! Why are we heading out to the nation's capitol? To tell your elected officials about what matters to you and your farm. Much to Marlene Eick's dismay, this episode of Kernels is "Luke's Episode." Link to the 2024 Policy Priorities Brochure: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/policy-priorities-2024/ Link to the current call to action: https://p2a.co/GdnWwH...

Even though Commodity Classic is in the rear view mirror, you should know what you missed. Board members of Ohio Corn & Wheat are here to fill you in on the details, while hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley have the commentary.  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 ch...

We all know that farm dads are uniquely qualified to have some funny sayings and phrases. Maybe funny isn't the right word, but that's what we are going with. Has your dad ever said any of these? Or are you a dad that says these things? Luke Crumley, Marlene Eick, and Producer Jessy Woodworth want to hear your favorites!   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for...

The 2024 Ohio Corn Yield Contest and Wheat Yield Contest winners have the secrets to high yields! Every year we have a competition between the growers in Ohio to see who can get the highest yields. This year, Corey Farrens and Kent Edwards topped out the corn and wheat categories. We caught up with our wheat yield contest winners to see if they could shed some light on how they got those numbers u...

This year the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Associaiton honored U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and U.S. Representative Max Miller with the Guardian of Ohio Corn & Wheat award! The Guardian of Ohio Corn & Wheat award is a recognition given to elected officials that have gone above and beyond for Ohio's grain producers. It's not given every year, in fact it is not normally given.  Listen to this episode of...

Happy FFA Week! On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley talk about the Ohio FFA Foundation, how your checkoffs make a difference in the lives and careers of students, and one of Producer Jessy's most embarrassing moments. Were you in FFA? Send us a DM with some of your favorite memories!   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio...

Happy Valentines Day! Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley are the not-so-secret admirers in this episode of Kernels with Ohio Corn & Wheat. The two go through some of OCW's favorite organizations, customers, and more! Listen in to see if you're on the list. REMINDER: If you should be getting someone a gift for tomorrow, this is your courtesy nudge!   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to cr...

Did you know that the U.S. Grains Council took an Ohio grower to Japan and Taiwan to tell grain buyers about the quality of American corn? Or that those same grain buyers value sustainability so highly? Learn about that and more on this episode of Kernels. Link to the giant inflatable Whack-A-Mole: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL3PGN9N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details   About Ohio Corn & Wh...

Get the confetti poppers! We are celebrating the 16th birthday of Ohio's ethanol industry in 2024! Now that the industry can get their drivers' license, we wanted to steer the conversation into the track record of high performance. On this episode we have Marlene Eick, Luke Crumley, and Brad Moffitt ready to roll and give you some backstory about how the ethanol industry came to Ohio. Did you know...

2024 brings us new faces at Ohio Corn & Wheat! We would like to introduce you to Ken Swartz, Sam Boyce, and Gary Wilson (though you may remember Gary from the OSGMP Board). Ken Swartz is a farmer in Wood County and has been selected to serve on the Ohio Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors. Sam Boyce is a farmer in Richland County and Gary Wilson is a farmer in Hancock County. Both have been...