Colorado Wheat Blog

  • Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 11

    August 12, 2019

    AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Winter wheat harvest was virtually complete by week’s end as producers in only a few localities were still finishing harvest, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Significant moisture events last … Continue reading →

  • PlainsGold® to Market Two New Wheat Varieties

    August 9, 2019

    PlainsGold® will market two new wheat varieties in 2019 designed to defend against common and emerging pests of wheat. “Building upon the varieties released last year, these varieties will help farmers play defense like never before,” said Brad Erker, Executive … Continue reading →

  • Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates

    August 8, 2019

    Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “Trade policy throughout the past several decades has opened up new markets for agricultural exports, increased access in existing markets, and lowered or eliminated various tariffs and … Continue reading →

  • AgCelerate Registration and Stewardship Agreement Instructions

    August 8, 2019

    If you are a farmer growing PlainsGold CoAXium or Clearfield wheat varieties, please register with AgCelerate and docusign your stewardship license agreement before purchasing seed this fall. Watch this video or read this document to help you through the process. 

  • PlainsGold Kick-Off Meetings

    August 8, 2019

    Please join us for a discussion of the newest genetics from PlainsGold! Tuesday, August 13th Lamar – 12 p.m. – Lunch provided Lamar Community Building, 610 S. 6th Street Burlington – 5:30 p.m. – Dinner provided Burlington Community Center, 340 … Continue reading →

  • 2019 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update

    August 8, 2019

    Final Colorado Wheat Harvest Report – August 8, 2019 Colorado wheat harvest is coming to a close. According to the August 2nd U.S. Wheat Associates Harvest Report, harvest in Colorado was 94% complete. As of today, we are calling Colorado … Continue reading →