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.