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Press Releases
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CAWG Applauds USDA for Including All Classes of Wheat in CFAP 2
September 23, 2020
Fort Collins, Colo. – The Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) applauds the United States Department of Agriculture for providing assistance to farmers economically impacted by COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). “The announcement of CFAP … Continue reading
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NAWG Applauds USDA’s Decision to Include All Classes of Wheat Into CFAP
September 18, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a second round of coronavirus relief payments which extends eligibility to additional classes of wheat. The new $14 billion package now covers producers of all classes of wheat. These … Continue reading
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NAWG Applauds House COVID-19 Wheat Letter to USDA
September 4, 2020
Washington, D.C. (September 04, 2020) – On September 4, 2020, 26 Members of Congress from wheat producing states issued a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue asking that he use existing funds through the CARES Act to begin covering … Continue reading
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PlainsGold to market new CoAXium® Variety
August 31, 2020
PlainsGold® plans to market Kivari AX in 2020, a new hard red winter wheat variety in the CoAXium® Wheat Production System. Kivari AX will join Crescent AX in the PlainsGold® brand to offer wheat growers more options to control grassy … Continue reading
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2020 Colorado Wheat Disease Summary
August 25, 2020
Tessa Albrecht: tessa.albrecht@colostate.edu Punya Nachappa: punya.nachappa@colostate.edu Tan spot. Early in the season we had high incidence of tan spot in the lower canopy, but it did not persist into the upper canopy and severity was relatively low. Tan spot is … Continue reading
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Summer 2020 Colorado Wheat Farmer
August 14, 2020
The Summer 2020 edition of the Colorado Wheat Farmer magazine is now available. This edition features stories on Wheat Stem Sawfly in Colorado, an update on the CoAXium® Wheat Production System, introduction of new faculty at CSU, and more! Click here … Continue reading
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2020 Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results – CSU Crops Testing
August 14, 2020
Results for the 2020 Wheat Variety Trials and Collaborative On-Farm Tests, as well as the Multi-Year and Multi-Location Summaries are now available. Results can be found here. The Making Better Decisions: Colorado Wheat Variety Trials August Edition is also available … Continue reading
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Public Notice: CWAC/CAWG Joint Board Meeting
August 5, 2020
August 12, 2020 Longmeadow Resort and Event Center, Wiggins, Colorado Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) General Business Session – 9:00 a.m. Call to Order – CAWG, CWAC Introductions of Guests Roll Call & Brief … Continue reading
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2020 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update
July 15, 2020
July 15th, 2020 According to the July 12th USDA NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report, harvest in Colorado is 70% complete. This is well ahead of the 5-year average of 45%. The overall crop condition is rated 21% good to excellent, … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
July 9, 2020
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Speaking of Wheat: “A completed USMCA finally gets us past the uncertainty and that is welcome news to U.S. wheat growers. Especially as we now see an opportunity for U.S. negotiators … Continue reading
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2020 CSU Virtual Wheat Field Days
July 7, 2020
The 2020 CSU Virtual Wheat Field Days are now available for viewing and includes a series of videos that feature: • An introduction of the virtual field days with the leader of the CSU Crops Testing Program, Dr. Jerry Johnson … Continue reading
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PRESS RELEASE: Judge Rules in Favor of the American Farmer Over California’s Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
June 22, 2020
Washington, D.C. (June 22) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), lead plaintiff of the national agriculture coalition fighting California’s false and misleading Prop 65 labeling requirement for glyphosate, welcomes today’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending June 7
June 8, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Continued hot and dry weather pushed spring crop development but furthered concerns for moisture needs going forward, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northwestern counties received isolated moisture last week … Continue reading
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NAWG: Necessary CFAP Assistance Provided for Some Wheat Growers, Leaves Others Behind
May 19, 2020
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details of its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) which includes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers, including producers of durum and hard red … Continue reading
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Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 15
May 15, 2020
Current Wheat Progress and Condition in Colorado. Please note that new or changed information from the previous week has a star beside it. Read the Full Report Here
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Colorado Wheat Disease Update – May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
Tessa Albrecht: tessa.albrecht@colostate.edu Punya Nachappa: punya.nachappa@colostate.edu Frost damage Overall, winter wheat is on schedule. There are some regions that are still behind schedule but much of the wheat has started jointing. Mild to moderate frost damage is present across eastern … Continue reading
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Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 24
April 24, 2020
Current Wheat Progress and Condition in Colorado. Please note that new or changed information from the previous week has a star beside it. Read the Full Report Here
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Colorado Wheat Disease Update – April 20, 2019
April 20, 2020
Tessa Albrecht: tessa.albrecht@colostate.edu Punya Nachappa: punya.nachappa@colostate.edu Winter wheat is a little behind schedule this year likely due to inadequate moisture and lower than average temperatures. Much of eastern Colorado is experiencing moderate drought conditions and southern Colorado is under moderate … Continue reading
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NAWG Thanks USDA for Aiding Farmers and the Food Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 19, 2020
To aid farmers, ranchers, and consumers to effectively respond to the COVID-19 national emergency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This $19 billion program will provide immediate relief with direct payments to … Continue reading
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Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 17
April 17, 2020
Current Wheat Progress and Condition in Colorado. Please note that new or changed information from the previous week has a star beside it. Read the full report here.
