The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) chose to fund 27 applications for the 2024 research cycle. Awards totaled $2,234,327, a 33 percent increase over the 2023 budget and the …
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MGGA nominates Nathan Keane to National Association of Wheat Growers
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, MT – Montana Grain Growers Association nominated current Past President Nathan Keane from Loma, to the National Association of Wheat Growers as Secretary. Over the years, while at …
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U.S. wheat exports have struggled the past year as Russia has dominated the global wheat market even as world wheat supplies trend lower. The U.S. is still seeing trade to …
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USDA’s Small Grains Summary is always a highly anticipated report in the wheat industry. Unfortunately, it contributed to a sharp drop off in the market as it reported all wheat …
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Wheat Industry Applauds Senate American Farmers Feed the World Act
by Colter BrownU.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) thanked Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Rickets (R-NE) …
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Early 2024 Planting Estimates Predict More Wheat, Less Corn
by Colter BrownAs farmers gear up for 2023 harvest season, next year’s crop will likely be high on their minds. A Farm Futures August 2023 survey finds that growers are already thinking about strategies …
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As wheat harvesting season comes to an end, farmers brace for a potential threat to their crop that costs tens of millions of dollars each year. High levels of alpha-amylase …
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SPONSORED – The Montana Beef Council (MBC) and the Big Sky Country Fair have teamed up in order to accomplish a shared goal: bringing agricultural education, activities, and fun to …
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Despite Challenging Markets, US Wheat Producers Positioned to Meet Sophisticated Demand
by Brett McRaeWheat markets in recent years have been some of the most volatile in history. Global factors like war and drought have been major influences on trader mindsets leading to extreme …
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Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Hosts Trade Delegation from South Korea
by Colter BrownGREAT FALLS, Mont. — Continuing the focus on expanding market development opportunities for Montana’s Wheat & Barley producers and highlighting the high-quality traits of one of Montana’s top commodities, MWBC …