David Cleavinger, wheat producer and Texas Wheat Producers Board member from Wildorado, Texas, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street Monday to defend farm programs. David was put head-to-head with Sallie James of the CATO Institute to discuss farm subsidies … Continued
Earlier this year the Texas Wheat Producers Board participated in the Urban Wheat Field II. The event brought an acre of growing wheat, full-size combine, mobile milling and baking stations, and a retail aisle to the heart of Washington, D.C. … Continued
Two wheat producer meetings will be held at the end of July to discuss important issues in the wheat industry that have been a big concern to producers around Texas. The first meeting hosted by the Texas Wheat Producers Board … Continued
Have you ever found yourself stranded in the baking aisle of the grocery store debating which flour would be best for your baking needs? Well, the Wheat Foods Council has developed a two-page document to help with all of your … Continued
An exciting thing happened in the wheat world this month, a new virtual educational campaign titled How Wheat Works was launched. How Wheat Works is an extension of the popular Urban Wheat Field campaign held last year in New York … Continued
To some choosing which variety to plant may seem like a daunting task. Others may choose to plant the same variety year-in year-out, because its what they have on hand. No matter your production practices there are a few things … Continued
— From the Panhandle Pest Update, Texas AgriLife Extension and Research Wheat preparations for wheat planting are beginning to take place. Now is a good time to develop plans for managing potential insect pests this coming season. Historically, greenbugs are … Continued
Wheat farmers and the The National Festival of Breads will be featured on the nationally syndicated, quick-and-easy cooking program, Mr. Food on July 27 and July 28. The July 27 program describes how wheat is produced, and the process it … Continued
The Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association in conjunction with the High Plains Journal will publish a Texas Wheat Seed Book this August. The book is designed to aid producers in selecting high-yielding varieties to plant and finding quality seed … Continued
New data provides more proof that the food vs. fuel debate is off base. — From Southwest Farm Press New data released by the federal government shows consumers are paying less for groceries today than they were just six months … Continued