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Harvest Update
July 18, 2018
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 The July 16th USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report showed 80% of Colorado’s winter wheat harvested, compared to 56% on average. The report rated winter wheat in the state 47% good to excellent, 27% fair and 26% … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending July 15, 2018
July 17, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Winter wheat harvest continued to progress ahead of average due to hot and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Precipitation was isolated across Colorado last week … Continue reading
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Public Notice: CWAC/CAWG Joint Board Meeting
July 17, 2018
The Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) and the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) will hold a joint public meeting on August 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at the CoBank Center for Ag Education, 4616 NE Frontage Road Fort Collins, … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending July 8, 2018
July 9, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Continued drought conditions experienced across much of the State last week had diminished water supplies for both irrigated crops and livestock, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Western and Central … Continue reading
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NAWG/USW Joint Release: Trade Conflict with China Already Hurting U.S. Farm Families
July 6, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C — From March to June over the past three years, Chinese flour milling companies and their importers purchased an average of about 20 million bushels of U.S. wheat, returning well over $145 million to American farm families and … Continue reading
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Office Closed – July 4th
July 3, 2018
The Colorado Wheat Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending July 1, 2018
July 2, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Above normal temperatures and dry conditions accelerated winter wheat harvest last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Eastern districts received isolated moisture, while western and southern counties remained very … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates Harvest Report – June 29, 2018
June 29, 2018
Hard Red Winter Widespread rain that brought harvest to a virtual halt for more than a week is being replaced by hot, windy conditions that are drying the wheat and soil. Industry estimates that dryland harvest is mostly complete in … Continue reading
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NAWG Responds to Senate Passing its 2018 Farm Bill
June 28, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2018) – Today, with a vote of 86-11, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill out of Chamber. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made the following statement: “NAWG commends the Senate … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates Wheat Letter – June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the industry’s market development organization working in more than 100 countries. Its mission is to “develop, maintain and expand international markets to enhance wheat’s profitability for U.S. producers and its value for their customers.” USW … Continue reading
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NAWG Weighs in on Amendments to the 2018 Senate Farm Bill
June 27, 2018
Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2018) – As the Farm Bill is being debated on the Senate floor, NAWG sent a letter to the Chamber stating its positions on several amendments that have been introduced that could have implications for wheat … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates: The Only Threat from Auto Imports is Retaliation from Trading Partners
June 27, 2018
ARLINGTON, Virginia — In response to a U.S. Department of Commerce Section 232 investigation into auto and auto parts imports, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) once again expressed concern about using questionable national security arguments as a basis for import restrictions … Continue reading
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Crop Progress and Condition Report – Week Ending June 24, 2018
June 27, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm temperatures last week interspersed with severe storms continued to push crop growth and maturity, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Eastern districts received mostly isolated moisture, while western and … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates – Harvest Report
June 22, 2018
Hard Red Winter The 2018 HRW harvest is on hold after heavy rainfall moved across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska. As fields dry out, harvest is expected be back in full swing next week. Industry estimates have … Continue reading
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NAWG Responds to House Passing its 2018 Farm Bill
June 21, 2018
NAWG Responds to House Passing its 2018 Farm Bill Washington, D.C. (June 21, 2018) – Today, with a vote of 213-211, the House of Representatives passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. In response, NAWG President Jimmie Musick made … Continue reading
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Wheat Disease Update – June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018
Dr. Kirk Broders, Plant Pathologist Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University This is the CSU Wheat Fields Days 2018 edition of the Colorado Wheat Disease Update. On June 7-13 the CSU Crops Testing team along with … Continue reading
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NAWG/U.S. Wheat Joint Statement – Give U.S. Wheat Farmers the Freedom to Compete
June 19, 2018
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The familiar African proverb says that when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. Unfortunately for America’s farmers, that grass is the wheat growing in their fields as the big guys in Washington, D.C., and Beijing … Continue reading
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Crop Progress and Condition – Week Ending June 17, 2018
June 18, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Soil moisture supplies diminished due to very hot and dry conditions last week, although beneficial weekend moisture was received in several areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Reporters in … Continue reading
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Japan suspends sale of Canadian wheat after GMO wheat found in Alberta
June 18, 2018
From Yahoo.com TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese farm ministry said on Friday it has suspended its tender and sale of wheat from Canada after grain containing a genetically modified trait was discovered last summer in Canada’s Alberta province. The Canadian Food … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates Harvest Report
June 15, 2018
Hard Red Winter HRW harvest continued a rapid progression north well into central Kansas this last week, and industry contacts estimate the Kansas harvest is now about 19% complete. The industry believes Oklahoma’s harvest is 81% complete and the Texas … Continue reading
