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Press Releases

• NWF Announces National Winners for the 2018 National Wheat Yield Contest

  November 12, 2018

  Washington D.C. (November 12, 2018) – The National Wheat Foundation’s National Wheat Yield Contest offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the United States and improve their production practices through new and innovative techniques. Today, NWF is … Continue reading →

• National Wheat Foundation Jerry Minore Memorial Scholarship

  November 7, 2018

  Jerry Minore was a longtime friend of the wheat industry and advocate for wheat farmers. To honor his work and life, his company, BASF, has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation to establish a scholarship for students with connections to … Continue reading →

• BASF Guest Blog: Calling All Wheat Growers: Monarchs Need Your Help!

  November 7, 2018

  From The National  Wheat Foundation Over the past 20 years, monarch butterfly populations have declined more than 80 percent. The decline is due to many different factors: deforestation of their overwintering site, severe weather events, availability of nectar sources and … Continue reading →

• NAWG Calls on Congress to Make Farm Bill a Priority During Lame Duck

  November 7, 2018

  Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2018) – With the closing of the 2018 Midterm Elections, NAWG President and Oklahoma wheat grower Jimmie Musick has issued the following statement: “While the 2018 midterm elections brought change to the political makeup of Congress, … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending November 4, 2018

  November 6, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Fall harvest and fieldwork made gains over the previous week where conditions allowed, but received moisture continued to hamper progress in areas. Some western counties received significant snowfall at week’s end. In northeastern counties, corn harvest was in … Continue reading →

• Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat

  November 2, 2018

  Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “The annual U.S. Wheat Associates Crop Quality Report is one of the most useful tools available to buyers of U.S. wheat.” – Vince Peterson, USW President Best … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending October 28, 2018

  October 29, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Midweek rain slowed fieldwork in areas, but harvest activities picked up later in the week as warmer and drier weather prevailed, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Warmer temperatures at … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending October 21, 2018

  October 22, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Hard freezes in several areas last week ended the growing season, as producers continued harvest and fall planting where conditions allowed, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Winter wheat planted … Continue reading →

• Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat

  October 22, 2018

  Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “Things have changed (and) it is going to take a while to dry out. Probably going to limit wheat planting increases as harvest delays will keep some fields … Continue reading →

• International Wheat Stem Sawfly Conference

  October 18, 2018

  The International Wheat Stem Sawfly Conference will take place March 19-20, 2019 in the Lory Student Center Theatre at Colorado State University. Click here to register for the conference.

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending October 14

  October 15, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Rain and snowfall in several areas of the state delayed fieldwork and harvest activities last week. Soil moisture supplies improved from received moisture. In northeastern and east central counties, reporters mentioned snow and rain delayed fieldwork but harvest … Continue reading →

• NAWG Welcomes ARC and PLC Farm Payment Relief

  October 15, 2018

  Washington, D.C. (October 12, 2018) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced farm program payments for the 2017 crop year through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) program and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program, which were … Continue reading →

• USDA-NASS announces the 2017 Census of Agriculture response rate, data release details, and upcoming special studies

  October 10, 2018

  WASHINGTON – United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) concluded data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture with a 71.5 percent national response rate. The Census, conducted once every five years, was mailed to more … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending October 7, 2018

  October 9, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Widespread moisture received across the state last week brought welcome relief to areas suffering from drought but delayed fieldwork, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northwestern counties, a reporter … Continue reading →

• Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat

  October 4, 2018

  Quote of the Week: “Each of us is still at the negotiating table, and we remain committed to working together on a Farm Bill. Our conversations are productive, and progress toward an agreement is taking shape. We are going to … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending September 30

  October 4, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Fieldwork activities continued on pace last week amidst minimal precipitation, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northeastern county reporters noted winter wheat continued to be seeded despite dry conditions. Limited … Continue reading →

• Wheat Grower Organizations React to New Trade Deal with Canada and Mexico

  October 1, 2018

  Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcome the Administration’s decision to move ahead with an updated trade deal with Canada and Mexico and look forward to learning more about the details. … Continue reading →

• Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending September 23

  September 24, 2018

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Hot and dry weather was widespread with reported isolated precipitation throughout the state last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern counties, winter wheat planting progressed well despite … Continue reading →

• Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat

  September 20, 2018

  Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “Though the Russians have been quick to deny potential [wheat] export curbs, we believe truth lies somewhere within these statements and that some restriction is forthcoming. The … Continue reading →

• Western Wheat Growers Survey

  September 18, 2018

  Colorado Wheat has agreed to help distribute a survey for Extension faculty at Utah State University. The survey focuses on wheat production in the western United States. The survey examines the soil quality, yield impacts, and overall profitability of using cover … Continue reading →