Help Us Understand the Economic Impact of the Wheat Stem Sawlfy on the Colorado Wheat Industry

Researchers from CSU Extension and the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics are conducting a study, “Assessing the Economic Impacts of Wheat Stem Sawfly Populations on the Colorado Wheat Industry.” If you’ve dedicated any of your production acres to wheat in recent years, we invite you to share your experiences on current and past decisions and management. Your input will help us understand how wheat stem sawfly has affected farming operations and guide future research, outreach, and policy. The survey takes 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are anonymous and confidential. Participation is voluntary, and you may exit the survey at any time. Complete the survey by August 20th for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

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This project is led by Dr. Rebecca Hill (CSU Extension) and Sabina Regmi (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics) and is funded by the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation.

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2026 program Information:

Ardent Mills has partnered with the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF) and CSU for years to develop top performing wheat varieties that meet the special quality needed for UltraGrain®.

Eligible Plainsgold Varieties:

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