Wheat harvest progressed across the state this week. Harvest in the Blacklands area south of Dallas is currently estimated at 50 percent complete with yields averaging close to 50 bushels per acre. Harvest in much of the Rolling Plains region, … Continued
Wheat harvest officially began the week of April 18, 2011, in the coastal region of Texas. The first loads were brought into Corpus Christi and early results show favorable test weights and protein averages just above 13 percent. The widespread … Continued
The statewide producer election of the Texas Wheat Producers Board is set to conclude this week on April 8, 2011. Five members are currently up for election to fill expiring seats on the board. Candidates are: Collin Bowers, District I … Continued
The first week of December means one thing in the Texas High Plains, the opening of the Amarillo Farm Show and the Texas Commodity Symposium. This year the Symposium will be held December 1, 2010, with registration at 8:30 and … Continued
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
The 2010 results of the Uniform Wheat Variety Trials have been posted. Variety trial information from all locations can be found at www.varietytesting.tamu.edu/wheat. The trials, funded in part by the Texas Wheat Producers Board, provide growers with an accurate depiction … 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
Last week USDA-NASS released new estimates pegging the 2010 Texas wheat production at 124.3 million bushels. This estimate is a one percent increase from the June estimate. Statewide yield is expected to average 35 bushels per acre, up 10 bushels … Continued
— Hillary Siegfried, Texas Wheat Intern The Southwest Council of Agribusiness (SWCA) held its 3rd annual meeting in Lubbock last week to discuss important agricultural issues. Dr. Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University Professor and Extension Economist, discussed the state of … Continued