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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 […]

The National Wheat Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Scholarship Honoring Ag Students

Washington, D.C. – The National Wheat Foundation is now accepting applications for the Jerry Minore Scholarship, honoring students pursuing a career in agriculture. The scholarship is available to college students for the 2023 academic year, with an application deadline of December 31, 2022. Interested students can apply under the Education and Scholarships tab on the […]

NAWG Responds to Final Report and Recommendations by Senator Murray and Governor Inslee

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) released the following statement in response to the final Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) Benefit Replacement Report and recommendations recently announced by Senator Murray (D-WA) and Governor Inslee (D-WA). “The dams play a vital role in providing a safe, efficient and affordable way for […]

FSA Webinar on Livestock Forage Program

It has recently been brought to our attention there might be a lack of understanding among growers who have both wheat and cattle on their eligibility for the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) in Colorado. By working with staff from Senator Michael Bennet’s office, we have clarified through FSA that wheat is eligible for LFP in […]

Colorado Top Dryland Winter Wheat Variety Picks

Sally Jones-Diamond Colorado State University Crops Testing Program Director & Extension Crop Production Specialist There are many variety options to choose from for fall 2022 wheat planting. The best variety to plant depends on your specific situation, and planting more than one variety is highly recommended. The top picks discussed below were chosen based on […]

PlainsGold to Market New Semi-Solid Hard White Wheat Variety

Fort Collins, Colo. – PlainsGold® will market Windom SF in 2022, a new hard white winter wheat variety that was developed to help wheat growers combat the wheat stem sawfly. Windom SF carries a stem-solidness trait that helps defend against the wheat stem sawfly, an insect that has alarmed the wheat industry in the High […]

Public Notice: CWAC/CAWG Joint Board Meeting

AGENDA Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) Board of Directors Meeting – August 10, 2022 CoBank Center for Agricultural Education, Fort Collins, Colorado   General Business Session  Call to Order – CAWG, CWAC Introductions of Staff and Guests Roll Call & Brief Crop Reports – CAWG, CWAC Confidentiality Reminder Approval […]