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:
MWBC Live Pitch Competition
Inspired by the hit television show, “Shark Tank,” The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) is holding a live pitch competition on Monday, March 18 entitled MWBC March Madness. The
Overcoming Weather: Montana’s Yield Story
Among the rattlesnakes, wolves, grizzly bears, and glaciers Montana wheat growers have 95 frost-free days to work with. A resilient tale unfolds, the story of feeding increasing populations and survival
Where is Spring Wheat in Montana?
Here’s a quick chart showing the location averages for spring wheat planted in Montana. This figure shows the 10-year average by production percentage. Valley County topped the charts with 11.5%
From Colombia to Chile
By Sam Anderson — Cali Colombia, Bogota Colombia, Quito Ecuador, Lima Peru and Santiago Chile: a whirlwind of a trip! This was my first crop quality tour. I was able
Perspective from a Montana Dryland Grains Producer
Sam Anderson, our market development director, and I represented Montana barley producers recently in an October mission visit to Mexico. The delegation was hosted by the U.S. Grains Council and
Building Barley Relationships in the Sunny Part of the World
My recent journey alongside Montana barley farmer Lee Dahlman, as part of a delegation from the U.S. Grains Council, brought to light the profound importance of international collaboration and relationship
Farmer of the Future
Former MWBC executive vice president Cassidy Marn now a senior intelligence analyst at Aimpoint Research took part in conducting a study called “Farmer of the Future 2.0”. The goal of
What Varieties Did Montana Plant in 2023? The Results Here
he 2023 Wheat and Barley Variety Survey report was released yesterday by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Mountain Regional Office. Funded by the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC), this survey generates vital information to assist breeding programs around the state and beyond select varieties for seeding with the goal of increasing farm profitability.
USDA Crop Progress Report and August Production August 16th, 2023
Cooler temperatures and mixed precipitation across Montana provided no real relief to dry conditionsaccording to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Average temperatures ran
Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) Hosts Trade Delegation From South Korea
Continuing the focus on expanding market development opportunities for Montana’s Wheat & Barley producers and highlighting the high-quality traits of one of Montana’s top commodities, MWBC Executive Director, Kent Kupfner and representatives from the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee welcomed a trade team delegation from SPC Group Korea.
The Last Best Winter Wheat Harvest Has Begun
While we live in the “Last Best Place”, is it possible that when it comes to harvesting the worst gets cut first?
Call to Action: Participate in MWBC Sponsored Surveys
State-sponsored data collection via surveys is the most vital effort for the small grain industry in the Treasure State.