Southwest Council of Agribusiness Barnstorming Tour
The Southwest Council of Agribusiness is holding a “Barnstorming Tour” the last week of September and will have a stop in Burlington, CO on September 22nd, starting at 8:30 a.m. at 549 S. Lincoln St. This session is open to the public and will include a discussion on the latest developments in farm policy.
PlainsGold® to Market Four New Wheat Varieties in 2025
Fort Collins, Colo. – PlainsGold® will market four new wheat varieties in 2025. Foundation seed of Outlaw, Gabriel, Broad AX, and Hoyt SF will be sold beginning in September. “These four new varieties will add diversity to the PlainsGold® lineup and give wheat growers more tools to deal with the challenges they face in wheat […]
Key Farm Bill Programs Included in One Big Beautiful Bill
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 – The One Big Beautiful Bill on July 3rd, on a nearly party-line vote of 218-214. H.R. 1 contained several key provisions that are normally addressed in farm bills. The Act addresses many of NAWG’s key priorities. This document from NAWG outlines wheat grower wins from The OBBB Act. Additionally, this […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – CWAC/CAWG BOARD MEETING
August 13, 2025 – CoBank Center for Agricultural Education – Fort Collins, CO Agenda General Business Session – 9 a.m.
2025 Colorado Wheat Harvest Report
July 24, 2025 Harvest is nearing completion across most of Eastern Colorado, making this our final harvest report. As of today, we estimate that Colorado’s 2025 wheat harvest is 90% complete, which is ahead of the 5-year average of 71%, according to USDA-NASS. July 14, 2025 According to today’s (July 14) USDA-NASS Crop Progress Report, […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – June 27, 2025
Eastern Colorado received more rain and severe weather over the last week. The ten-day forecast shows temperatures climbing over 90 degrees this weekend, but dropping back into the mid-to-low 80s early next week. There is little chance for rain. This week’s NASS report shows Colorado at 1% harvested. Harvest has started in the southeast corner […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – June 27, 2025
Eastern Colorado received more rain and severe weather over the last week. The ten-day forecast shows temperatures climbing over 90 degrees this weekend, but dropping back into the mid-to-low 80s early next week. There is little chance for rain. This week’s NASS report shows Colorado at 1% harvested. Harvest has started in the southeast corner […]
2025 Colorado Wheat Entomology Newsletter
Adam Osterholzer: adam.osterholzer@colostate.edu, 970-222-9568 Dr. Punya Nachappa: Punya.Nachappa@colostate.edu, 785-383-4873 Visit our website at: https://www.csuwheatentomology.com/. June 23, 2025 Aphid and leafhopper outbreaksWhile the wheat stem sawfly remains the predominant pest of concern in Colorado wheat production, we have observed increased populations of cereal aphids and leafhoppers this year. Several cereal aphids are important vectors of plant […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – June 20, 2025
Areas north of I-70 experienced more severe weather earlier this week, including tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. On a positive note, that severe weather also brought more rain. Temperatures are expected to climb this weekend, with highs reaching near 100 degrees across most of Eastern Colorado. There is a high chance harvest will start in […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – June 20, 2025
Areas north of I-70 experienced more severe weather earlier this week, including tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. On a positive note, that severe weather also brought more rain. Temperatures are expected to climb this weekend, with highs reaching near 100 degrees across most of Eastern Colorado. There is a high chance harvest will start in […]