ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress: Pass the Farm Bill and Protect Wheat Priorities
The House is expected to consider the Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, on the floor this week. Wheat growers need Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill and reject harmful amendments that would undermine key priorities for our industry. Click here to take action now and urge your Representative […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 24, 2026
USDA-NASS crop conditions worsened this week after the crop endured nearly 12 hours of freezing temperatures, and then temperatures near 90 degrees just two days later. Drought continues to be the biggest concern for this crop. However, the ten-day forecast is showing chances for a decent amount of rain next week. There is a portion […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 17, 2026
Conditions remain largely unchanged from last week. Temperatures continued to be above average, the wind continued to blow, and no substantial moisture was received. The crop is running about two to three weeks ahead of normal, considering we think just over half of it is already jointed. Temperatures are predicted to drop into the mid-to-low […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 17, 2026
Conditions remain largely unchanged from last week. Temperatures continued to be above average, the wind continued to blow, and no substantial moisture was received. The crop is running about two to three weeks ahead of normal, considering we think just over half of it is already jointed. Temperatures are predicted to drop into the mid-to-low […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 10, 2026
A lot of Colorado’s wheat crop had a decent start this fall. However, as the winter went on, conditions continued to decline. There were many days with unseasonably warm highs, and most of Eastern Colorado saw little to no snow. Colorado’s crop is in desperate need of moisture; however the ten-day forecast is showing very […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 10, 2026
A lot of Colorado’s wheat crop had a decent start this fall. However, as the winter went on, conditions continued to decline. There were many days with unseasonably warm highs, and most of Eastern Colorado saw little to no snow. Colorado’s crop is in desperate need of moisture; however the ten-day forecast is showing very […]
2026 Colorado Wheat Field Days
Colorado State University’s Crops Testing Program is hosting the 2026 Wheat Field Days June 10th through the 12th and June 16th. The Field Days will include a walk-through of the official CSU Wheat Variety Trial entries with wheat breeder Dr. Esten Mason, Crops Testing Program director, Sally Jones-Diamond, and seed company representatives. CSU faculty and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – CWAC/CAWG BOARD MEETING
April 1, 2026 – CoBank Center for Agricultural Education – Fort Collins, CO Agenda General Business Session – 9 a.m.
Amplify SF Reclaims Top Spot in 2026 Winter Wheat Variety Survey
Fort Collins, Colo. – Amplify SF was the most popular winter wheat variety planted in Colorado, according to the 2026 Colorado Winter Wheat Variety Survey released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service on March 6. This marks the second time Amplify SF has topped the survey, accounting for 10.5 percent of the state’s winter wheat […]
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Farmer Bridge Payments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA enrollment period opens Feb. 23 […]