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TAS Problem Solving Day
April 29, 2019
What: TAS Problem Solving Day Hosted by Senator Cory Gardner Where: Quintech Center, 529 N. Albany St., Suite 1220, Yuma, Colorado, 80759 When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 11:00am to 3:00pm Partners: U.S. Senator Cory Gardner The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending April 21
April 22, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Isolated precipitation held soil moisture supplies steady last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northwestern counties, snow cover receded from meadows and south-facing slopes, but moving stock to … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
April 19, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “With these decisions, we call on the Chinese government to come into compliance with the rules it accepted when it joined the WTO. The world now sees … Continue reading
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U.S. Wheat Associates Urges China to Comply with WTO Agreements Following Second Favorable WTO Dispute Ruling
April 18, 2019
ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome the ruling today by a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel that China’s government does not fairly administer its annual tariff rate quotas (TRQ) … Continue reading
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NAWG – ITC Report Underscores Importance of NAFTA and Passing USMCA for US Agriculture
April 18, 2019
Washington, D.C. (April 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released its report on the economic benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA). NAWG President and Lavon, Texas farmer Ben Scholz issued the following statement in response: … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending April 14, 2019
April 15, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Fieldwork made limited progress due to a late week spring snowstorm, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern counties, producers were in the field as conditions allowed, but fields … Continue reading
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Energy Smart Agriculture Workshop Series to Detail Cost Savings and Climate Resiliency Opportunities for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers
April 10, 2019
Sessions will focus on energy efficiency, on-farm renewables and funding assistance DENVER – Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019 – The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) today announced a series of energy smart agriculture workshops to … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending April 7, 2019
April 9, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Spring fieldwork advanced last week due to warmer and drier weather, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern and east central counties, calving and lambing progressed well since temperatures … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
April 5, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “We have a plan, but it is only as good as the weather it is written on.” – Hurdsfield, North Dakota, farmer Jeff Mertz, discussing how he and his … Continue reading
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Meet and Greet with Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture
April 2, 2019
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union will host the new Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, Kate Greenberg, at a Meet and Greet event at the Limon Community Building, 477 D. Ave, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The event will be held from 1:00-2:30 … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending March 31
April 1, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Mixed conditions allowed producers slightly more days in the field last week, but most areas remained too wet for fieldwork, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northeastern county reporters noted … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending March 24
March 25, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Wet conditions kept producers out of the field last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northeastern county reporters noted calving and lambing were in full swing and fieldwork was … Continue reading
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USDA NASS Colorado Winter Wheat Variety Survey
March 21, 2019
COLORADO WINTER WHEAT VARIETIES 2019 CROP This report provides the results of the Winter Wheat Seedings by Variety Survey, 2019 Crop, conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office. The survey was funded by the Colorado Wheat … Continue reading
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Colorado Crop Progress Report – Week Ending March 17
March 21, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: A significant spring storm brought heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to Colorado last week, halting early fieldwork and causing loss of livestock, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Overall, soil … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
March 21, 2019
Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “Not only would establishing the TRQ increase export opportunities for American farmers, it would also benefit certain Brazilian flour mills that have petitioned their own government in the … Continue reading
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PUBLIC NOTICE: CWAC/CAWG Joint Board Meeting (Date Changed)
March 11, 2019
The Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) and the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) will hold a joint public meeting on Thursday, April 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the CoBank Center for Ag Education, 4616 NE Frontage Road Fort Collins, … Continue reading
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Dates Announced for 2019 Colorado Wheat Field Days
February 19, 2019
Thursday, June 13 8:30 a.m. – Walsh – Plainsman Research Center, Baca County – From west side of Walsh, north 4 mi on Rd 43, west 1.5 mi on Rd HH. Research station on south side of Rd HH. GPS: … Continue reading
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The 2019 NAWG/USW Winter Conference Concludes with Wheat Growers Leaving Their Mark on Capitol Hill
February 19, 2019
Washington, D.C. (February 15, 2019) – The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates held its annual winter conference from February 11-15, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Conducting meetings with Members from wheat states as well as the House … Continue reading
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Trade Mitigation Funds Will Benefit Export Market Development for U.S. Wheat Growers
February 1, 2019
NAWG/U.S. Wheat Joint Statement ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase efforts to expand export market access with USDA’s Jan. … Continue reading
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Wheat Industry News – U.S. Wheat Associates
January 25, 2019
Wheat Industry News Recent news and highlights from around the wheat industry. Quote of the Week: “I really think [spring] wheat acres will see a resurgence because of the value of wheat in the rotation. In Minnesota and North Dakota, … Continue reading
