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

Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending May 19

May 20, 2019

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warmer and drier conditions helped advance planting progress and crop emergence last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. However, lack of moisture was a primary concern in areas that … Continue reading →
Wheat Disease Update – May 20

May 20, 2019

Dr. Tessa Albrecht, Research Scientist and Diagnostician Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University Most of eastern Colorado is enjoying average to above average precipitation and temperatures are a little cooler than normal. In northeastern Colorado much … Continue reading →
Wheat Leaders Pleased to See Sec. 232 Tariffs Removed, Call on Congress to Approve USMCA

May 17, 2019

ARLINGTON, Virginia –The announcement today that Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and Canada will be removed is an important step toward approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on Trade (USMCA), say farmer leaders of U.S. Wheat … Continue reading →
Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates

May 16, 2019

Quote of the Week: “U.S. wheat growers are facing tough times right now, and these additional tariffs will continue to put a strain on our export markets and threaten many decades worth of market development. Further, members from both sides of the … Continue reading →
NAWG Applauds FSA’s Announcement to Extend CRP Contracts

May 15, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Today, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that it will hold a continuous signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) beginning June 3, 2019 and offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts. NAWG commends the Agency … Continue reading →
Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending May 12

May 13, 2019

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Widespread precipitation fell over much of the State last week, keeping producers out of the field, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northwestern counties, a reporter noted pasture growth … Continue reading →