In the inaugural episode of Kernels, a podcast from Ohio Corn & Wheat, hosts Marlene Eick and Luke Crumley establish what audiences can expect from Kernels, discuss the truth of unleaded 88 gasoline, and outline some essential knowledge of the Ohio General Assembly. Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management. In this episode you will ask the question: How many copies of Plato's Republic does Luke own? The world may never know. 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. <<>> Gas Buddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/app About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability and houses 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.