2015 Small Grains & Canola Field Days Announced
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Base Acre Reallocation & Yield Update Deadline Extended
March 3, 2015 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday, Feb. 27 that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has been extended from … Continued
Texas Wheat Announces Biennial Election for Five Seats
AMARILLO, Texas (January 29, 2015) – The Texas Wheat Producers Board (TWPB) will hold its biennial election to elect five board members to fill expiring positions. The election, to be held by mail, officially begins March 20, 2015 and will … Continued
The Facts About Wheat Breeding & Gluten Content
[ezcol_1third] Additional Resources Wheat Foods Council (WFC) A letter to National Geographic from WFC about wheat breeding and celiac disease featuring Dr. Brett Carver, Wheat Genetics Chair at Oklahoma State University and chair of the US National Wheat Improvement Committee Celiac Disease Fast Facts … Continued
Agriculture Groups Unite to End Cuban Embargo
January 9, 2015 U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, congressional lawmakers, and food industry lobbyists formally announced yesterday the formation of the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC), which seeks to expand food trade between the U.S and Cuba. … Continued
U.S. Winter Wheat Areas Experiencing Drought
January 8, 2015 (click on the images at the right to increase their size for easy viewing) [ezcol_2third]According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the current drought coverage is the nation’s lowest in more than three years, since Dec. 20, 2011. During the … Continued
U.S. Wheat Farmers Anticipate Increased Trade Opportunities with Cuba
ARLINGTON, Virginia (December 17, 2014) — The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) applaud President Obama’s announcement today that the United States will begin discussions to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, which will make it … Continued
2014 Texas Wheat Elevators of the Year Awarded
AMARILLO, Texas (December 5, 2014) – The Texas Wheat Producers Board (TWPB) selected Stratford Grain Company and Valley Feed Mill as the 2014 Texas Wheat Elevators of the Year. The awards were presented during the Texas Commodity Symposium’s annual reception … Continued
2014 Wheat Man of the Year Awarded
AMARILLO, Texas (December 5, 2014) – The Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association selected Juan Garcia, former United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, as the 2014 Wheat Man of the Year. The award was presented during … Continued
Texas Wheat Offers Help in Addition to Farm Show
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer individual assistance to producers who would like help with inputting their farm data into the decision aid calculator designed by the Agricultural Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University. The help session … Continued