The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association represents nearly 2,000 farmers and advocates to protect its members’ freedom to farm and supports public policy on members’ behalf. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff, also part of Ohio Corn and Wheat, are voluntary programs approved by Ohio farmers that collect funds from the sale of corn and small grains to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about the crops. On this Our Ohio Weekly, meet the executive director of Ohio Corn and Wheat and the association’s president as we talk about corn, ethanol, climate, the environment and more.
00:00 – Learn about Ohio Corn and Wheat and some of the things happening on the farm today.
16:50 – Find out how corn farmers and ethanol can be a big part of the climate conversation and other issues OCWGA has its eye on.
23:50 – “To the Beat of Agriculture,” meet John Linder. He farms in Morrow County and is currently the president of the National Corn Growers Association.
32:20 – The movie SILO is being released on May 7 to audiences across North America and will be available on most traditional moviegoing platforms – as well as in movie theaters. The movie’s producer, Sam Goldberg, gives details about the film.
42:20 – The Licking County Farm Bureau is hosting a Farmers Share Breakfast May 1. Organization Director Kayla Jones shares all of the info.
The House and Senate have voted to pass a bill that avoids a looming government shutdown. The bill, which includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
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The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.
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The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been paused.
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Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
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Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.
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Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.
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The grants help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs to find creative and transformative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today.
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The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Dr. John Mossbarger of Fayette County, Sen. Rob Portman of Warren County and Jane Scott of Franklin County.
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