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 […]
2022 Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results – CSU Crops Testing
Results for the 2022 Wheat Variety Trials and Collaborative On-Farm Tests (COFT), as well as the Multi-Year and Multi-Location Summaries will be posted here as they become available. Full COFT Table (Results by location and variety) Condensed COFT Table (Results by Variety) 3-Year Irrigated Summary 2-Year Irrigated Summary 2022 Irrigated Summary Fort Collins (Irrigated) Burlington […]
2022 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update
July 22, 2022 Another week of high temperatures in Eastern Colorado meant wheat harvest progressed at a rapid pace. As of today, we are calling Colorado’s 2022 wheat harvest 80% complete and estimate it will be near 100% completion on Monday, July 25th. Many farmers and industry professionals have stated the conditions they faced this […]
Economic Impact Study Reveals Wheat Stem Sawfly Responsible For $33 Million in Annual Damages
The Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) and Colorado State University recently released an economic impact study finding the wheat stem sawfly (WSS) causes approximately $33 million in damages annually to Colorado’s wheat crop. The purpose of the study is to help secure federal funds for research. Federal funding is needed to help enhance WSS […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook – July 8, 2022
Harvest continues to progress, however recent rainfall has caused some delays. Temperatures near 100 degrees are in the forecast for the weekend, meaning that will speed things up. Swathing is also occurring in Northeastern Colorado to help mitigate damage from the wheat stem sawfly. Read the full report here.