A team of farmers and state wheat commissioners is in the initial stages of a visit to three crucial Asian markets to represent the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors, meet with customers of U.S. wheat and learn about changing consumer trends.
China’s beer production accounts for 22% of the global beer complex. 2.6-3.0 million metric tons of malt is consumed yearly, while in 2021 12.5 million metric tons of barley for feed and malt use was imported by China.
As the South Korean food industry is exploring the possibility of developing new products using U.S. barley containing beta-glucan, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is ready to offer educational opportunities to help the industry better understand the qualities of the U.S. commodity.
“Wheat is Wheat.” This phrase is often heard and implies that the product is interchangeable and indistinguishable. Over time I have learned to appreciate this phrase on a different level, let us marvel at the complexity of what wheat really is.
This last year has resulted in many successes for the Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC). The mission of the MWBC is relatively simple and in my short three and a half years as a staff member I’ve been able to help in carry this mission out.
The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) is pleased to announce Keven Bradley of Cut Bank, Montana has been appointed as the director of district three.
The Ag Development & Marketing Bureau at the Montana Department of Agriculture focuses on expanding market opportunities for Montana farmers. Marketing Officer Weston Merrill recently led a team of South American buyers searching for high quality chickpeas, lentils, green peas, durum, wheat, and barley.
On April 4, 2022, the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee voted in unanimous support to increase the assessment rate for all wheat and barley crops produced in Montana.
The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee hosted a team of Japanese end use quality specialists, focused on providing direct feedback to Montana State University’s varietal development.
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.
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The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee promotes local research and develops trade markets around the world.