Harvest is upon us
As lush green fields turn to a shade of golden brown, it becomes apparent August is a month of transition for all of us here in the Treasure State.
July 29, 2022
As lush green fields turn to a shade of golden brown, it becomes apparent August is a month of transition for all of us here in the Treasure State.
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?
Your checkoff dollars at work Author: Hannah Turner One reason Craft Beer has gained such popularity is the unique flavors and ingredients adventurous brewers incorporate into their beverages. Ranging from
Living in Montana can no doubt be a humbling experience filled with its fair share of challenges and curveballs. For generations Montana producers have learned to live in conjunction with the land no matter how difficult that task may be.
South Korea is a highly sophisticated, quality conscious market where US Wheat enjoys a 50% to 60% market share for milling wheat.
For Montana producers, spring is a time of new life and hopes of prosperity. It’s a time when farmers can leave the previous year’s struggles behind them and look toward the optimism a new growing season brings.
The names Pacifico, Corona, and Sol may conjure up images of sandy beaches and palm trees for most people, but many do not know the base of those delicious brands are deeply rooted in the high mountain desert of Montana.
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.
The Philippines have seen a tremendous period of growth in the past decade and wheat imports have been a major benefactor of this growth.
The wheat stem sawfly (WSS) is the major pest of wheat grown in Montana and is a key pest throughout the northern Great Plains.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3024
300 Park Dr. S., Suite 104
Great Falls, MT 59403-3024
Phone: (406) 761-7732
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Email: wbc@mt.gov
The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee promotes local research and develops trade markets around the world.