Get to know:
Sam Anderson
Market Development Director Sam Anderson connects you with the right strategic partner for your grain buying needs. He has an acute focus on logistics and quality of Montana’s grains and spends a large part of his time in close contact with research teams from Montana State University and other critical partners. Sam communicates regularly with Montana producers and you can count on him to be an integral part of your Montana business awareness.
Sam arrived to MWBC in 2019. Raised in southern Minnesota, Sam’s passion for expanding the wheat and barley industry began with those Minnesota roots. He holds a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and a minor in Agricultural Systems Management from North Dakota State University where he gained small grains experiences as a crop scout and an NDSU research assistant. His beginning professional role gave him grain trading company experience where he reported elevator inventories and accounting. When the company acquired an organic wheat business, he strengthened his resume by working in that small team environment.
Sam and his wife, Kelsey, live in Helena, MT. He loves the outdoors and spends his spare time mountain biking, entering local bike races, and downhill skiing in the winter. He also loves rooting for the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team.
Articles by Sam:
Droughts Come in Two’s… Possibly Three’s…
Between the September 30th report and the August 12th report Montana has realized a 13% reduction in reported production.
2022 Wheat and barley survey release
The 2022 Wheat and Barley Variety Survey reports are now available. Funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC), these reports were conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Mountain Regional Office.
Japanese Trade Team Visits Montana
The second week of August, the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) welcomed one of our top trading partners to the state.
Montana wheat varieties have more in common with a 4X4 than you might think
Over the last two years, the Treasure State has seen about every crop stressor imaginable pushing the limits of Montana varieties. With that said, how do these varieties continue to produce a usable product?
Montana supply and demand flashback
The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee collects two unique data sets. Checkoff assessments are reported monthly and are shown below by the yellow line which is displayed as a million-bushel measurement. Additionally, elevators are required to report the volumes of grain leaving their locations as well as its destination.
Do wheat stem sawflies impact yield other than by stem cutting?
The wheat stem sawfly (WSS) is the major pest of wheat grown in Montana and is a key pest throughout the northern Great Plains.
Your voice and Your Research priorities
Your checkoff dollars at work Before I dive into the data, I cannot forget the long-time member of District 6, Denise Conover, who was not able to participate in the
2022 USDA prospective planting report
2022 planting decisions have puzzled producers, waiting to see if things change. If it rains, if the war ends, and if costs of production lower.
The REAL March Madness
The last day of March is considered a holiday in our office as the awaited USDA prospective planting numbers are released.
Montana State University durum breeding program 2022 objectives
Funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee since 2017, Dr. Mike Giroux’s durum program has a goal of developing durum varieties that are adapted to Montana’s growing conditions.
Ancient durum variety provides opportunity for MSU durum breeding program
On January 19th, 2022, Montana State University and Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, alongside the Varietal Release Committee met with the Plant Sciences Department to discuss the proposed wheat, barley, and durum plant releases for this upcoming growing season.
Four New Public Variety Releases, Guaranteed to Work for The Best
To kick of the New Year, stakeholders met with Montana State University plant breeding leadership to discuss and vote on four possible crop releases.