Colorado Wheat

Colorado has a long and proud history of wheat production. The art of growing this “prairie gold” has been passed down from generation to generation, and more than two million acres of wheat are currently planted in Colorado each year.

As we move forward in our efforts to help feed America and the world, our industry will continue to make strides to positively impact yields and quality. By ensuring that Colorado remains at the forefront of nationwide wheat research and development, we are not only caring for our own farms and families—we are also guaranteeing that future generations of Colorado wheat growers will continue to enjoy this way of life for years to come.

News Updates

NWF Announces National Winners for the 2018 National Wheat Yield Contest

November 12, 2018

Washington D.C. (November 12, 2018) – The National Wheat Foundation’s National Wheat Yield Contest offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the United States and improve their production practices through new and innovative techniques. Today, NWF is … Continue reading →
National Wheat Foundation Jerry Minore Memorial Scholarship

November 7, 2018

Jerry Minore was a longtime friend of the wheat industry and advocate for wheat farmers. To honor his work and life, his company, BASF, has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation to establish a scholarship for students with connections to … Continue reading →
BASF Guest Blog: Calling All Wheat Growers: Monarchs Need Your Help!

November 7, 2018

From The National Wheat Foundation Over the past 20 years, monarch butterfly populations have declined more than 80 percent. The decline is due to many different factors: deforestation of their overwintering site, severe weather events, availability of nectar sources and … Continue reading →
NAWG Calls on Congress to Make Farm Bill a Priority During Lame Duck

November 7, 2018

Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2018) – With the closing of the 2018 Midterm Elections, NAWG President and Oklahoma wheat grower Jimmie Musick has issued the following statement: “While the 2018 midterm elections brought change to the political makeup of Congress, … Continue reading →
Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending November 4, 2018

November 6, 2018

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Fall harvest and fieldwork made gains over the previous week where conditions allowed, but received moisture continued to hamper progress in areas. Some western counties received significant snowfall at week’s end. In northeastern counties, corn harvest was in … Continue reading →
Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat

November 2, 2018

Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “The annual U.S. Wheat Associates Crop Quality Report is one of the most useful tools available to buyers of U.S. wheat.” – Vince Peterson, USW President Best … Continue reading →