The $10 billion in economic aid passed as part of the American Relief Act of 2025 in December is headed to farmers as the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). The aid comes at a …
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USDA Predicts More Corn, Less Wheat and Soybeans in 2025
by Colter BrownUSDA, in its Prospective Plantings report on Monday, projected farmers will plant 95.3 million acres of corn, within the range of pre-report recommendations but above the average guess of 94.2 …
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MSU Hard Red Spring Wheat Varieties Stand Out in Washington’s 2024 Trials
Montana’s spring wheat varieties are making waves beyond state lines, with impressive performances in recent Washington variety trials. In the 2024 Washington State University (WSU) spring wheat trials, Montana’s hard …
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Life Cycle Assessment Confirms Environmental Benefits of Wheat Production
by Andy SchwabToday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study …
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Following record-setting participation last year, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is now accepting entries for its 10th annual yield contest. A total of 28 national winners will be named in …
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Crop insurance will provide better risk protection for corn growers this year, which leaves farmers exposed to heavier losses on soybeans and supports ideas that farmers could plant up to …
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NAWG Celebrates 75 Years of Wheat Advocacy at Commodity Classic
by Colter BrownThe National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) held a press conference at the 2025 Commodity Classic to celebrate the organization’s 75th anniversary. The event brought together current and past leaders of …
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Winners of the 2024 Top-Quality Awards Includes Montana and North Dakota Growers
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) has announced the 12 winners of the 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest, recognizing growers for achieving exceptional results in both yield and grain quality. The …
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Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 ARC and PLC Programs Beginning Jan. 21Â
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to …
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Montana State Graduate Students Publish New Explorations of Wheat Stem Sawfly Management
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – Two graduate students in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture have published new research on two aspects of management for one of the region’s most damaging agricultural pests. Wheat …