News & Events
Press Releases
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U.S. Wheat Industry Applauds Senate for Passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
January 16, 2020
Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2020) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) applaud the U.S. Senate for passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today. “Trade deals can put the price of wheat back on track … Continue reading
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Colorado Wheat Outlook – November 20
November 21, 2019
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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2019 Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results – CSU Crops Testing
August 29, 2019
Results for the 2019 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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Summer 2019 Colorado Wheat Grower Magazine
August 29, 2019
Check out the latest edition of The Colorado Wheat Farmer Magazine that was released earlier this summer! Be sure to read the story on Wheat Stem Sawfly in Colorado starting on page 4. Click on the photo below to … Continue reading
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Office Closed – September 2nd
August 28, 2019
The Colorado Wheat Office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 25
August 26, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Barley harvest in the San Luis Valley was fully underway last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Statewide, hot and mostly dry conditions prevailed, allowing producers sufficient time in … Continue reading
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Joint Statement – Wheat Industry Welcomes U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
August 26, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump announced a trade agreement in principle between the United States and Japan that will keep exports of U.S. wheat flowing to a very large and crucial market for U.S. farmers. “We are very happy … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
August 22, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “As we expand our understanding of the basic biological construction of food, [plant] breeders will deploy a greater variety of tools to identify and produce foods with … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 18
August 19, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Severe weather continued in eastern Colorado last week, with multiple days of damaging hail, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northeastern county reporters noted crops were … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 11
August 12, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Winter wheat harvest was virtually complete by week’s end as producers in only a few localities were still finishing harvest, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Significant moisture events last … Continue reading
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PlainsGold® to Market Two New Wheat Varieties
August 9, 2019
PlainsGold® will market two new wheat varieties in 2019 designed to defend against common and emerging pests of wheat. “Building upon the varieties released last year, these varieties will help farmers play defense like never before,” said Brad Erker, Executive … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
August 8, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “Trade policy throughout the past several decades has opened up new markets for agricultural exports, increased access in existing markets, and lowered or eliminated various tariffs and … Continue reading
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AgCelerate Registration and Stewardship Agreement Instructions
August 8, 2019
If you are a farmer growing PlainsGold CoAXium or Clearfield wheat varieties, please register with AgCelerate and docusign your stewardship license agreement before purchasing seed this fall. Watch this video or read this document to help you through the process.
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PlainsGold Kick-Off Meetings
August 8, 2019
Please join us for a discussion of the newest genetics from PlainsGold! Tuesday, August 13th Lamar – 12 p.m. – Lunch provided Lamar Community Building, 610 S. 6th Street Burlington – 5:30 p.m. – Dinner provided Burlington Community Center, 340 … Continue reading
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2019 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update
August 8, 2019
Final Colorado Wheat Harvest Report – August 8, 2019 Colorado wheat harvest is coming to a close. According to the August 2nd U.S. Wheat Associates Harvest Report, harvest in Colorado was 94% complete. As of today, we are calling Colorado … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 4
August 6, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Colorado experienced variable weather last week that brought heavy rain, localized flooding, and damaging hail to some areas while others remained hot and dry, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. … Continue reading
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NAWG Member Testifies on Importance of Grain Inspection System for U.S. Export Markets
July 31, 2019
Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2019) – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing looking at perspectives around reauthorizing the Grain Standards Act. Brian Linin, a wheat farmer from Goodland, Kansas, testified on behalf of the National Association of … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending July 28, 2019
July 29, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Wheat harvest continued to progress last week amidst hot and mostly dry weather, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern and east central counties, reporters noted conditions were favorable … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
July 25, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: ““We are concerned that Chinese customers are learning to make do without us. We are hoping that business will bounce back if we return to normal tariff … Continue reading
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NAWG Responds to USDA’s Announcement on Another Round of MFP Payments for Farmers
July 25, 2019
Washington, D.C. (July 25, 2019) – On July 25, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced details of its latest $16 billion in aid to offset trade damages, including another round of market facilitation program (MFP) payments of $14.5 … Continue reading
