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NAWG Elects New Officers with Brent Cheyne as President

Today, Brent Cheyne was elected President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). Brent farms with his son Rodney near Klamath Falls, Oregon, where they raise wheat, barley, oats, alfalfa and Angus cattle. In 2011, Brent began his time with the Oregon Wheat Growers League as the Oregon president before accepting the position of […]

Colorado Winter Wheat Varieties – 2023 Crop

From USDA-NASS Colorado wheat producers seeded an estimated 2.2 million acres to winter wheat in the fall of 2022 for harvest in 2023, up 250,000 acres from the 2022 crop. For the fourth consecutive year, Langin was the most popular winter wheat variety seeded in Colorado, planted on 21.2 percent of the acreage for the […]

Cultivating Credibility and Goodwill Survey

Texas A&M University is seeking participation in a survey regarding wheat producers’ trust in information sources about soil conservation practices. Survey responses will help researchers understand where wheat producers seek information that helps them make decisions for their farms. The survey is voluntary and should take around 10 minutes to complete. Click Here to Take the […]

2023 Farm Bill Decision Webinar Recording Now Available

The March 15th deadline for farmers to make their ARC/PLC decisions for the 2023 crop year is fast approaching. In an effort to provide growers with the most up to date information needed to make this important decision, CSU Extension and the USDA Farm Service Agency have teamed up to conduct a Farm Bill Decisions […]

NAWG Responds to the State of the Union

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, President Joseph Biden delivered his second State of the Union remarks to Congress. NAWG CEO, Chandler Goule, provide the following statement in response: “While the President addressed many issues of importance to the American people – like inflation, food prices, and food security – we are eager to hear more about […]

U.S. Wheat Associates Board Elects New Officers for 2023/24 Term

ARLINGTON, Virginia — The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board of directors elected new officers for the organization’s 2023/24 (July to June) fiscal year at their meeting Feb. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The board elected Jim Pellman of McClusky, N.D., as Secretary-Treasurer; Clark Hamilton of Ririe, Idaho, as Vice Chairman; Michael Peters of Okarche, Okla., as […]

2023 County Meetings and Elections

Colorado wheat farmers are invited to attend and participate in the annual county business meetings and elections jointly sponsored by the Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC), the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF). The business meetings and elections will be held January 5-6, 2023, at four different locations. […]

Public Notice: CWAC/CAWG Joint Board Meeting

AGENDA Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) Board of Directors Meeting – December 7, 2022 CoBank Center for Agricultural Education, Fort Collins, Colorado General Business Session – Start at 9:00 am Call to Order – CAWG, CWAC Introductions of Guests Roll Call & Brief Crop Reports – CAWG, CWAC Confidentiality […]

PlainsGold® Growers Place in 2022 National Wheat Yield Contest

The National Wheat Foundation recently released results of the 2022 National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC). PlainsGold® is happy to announce 3 growers received first place in their state contest with PlainsGold® varieties. The NWYC offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the United States and improve their production practices through new and […]