In an updated forecast released on Feb. 3, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated 2022 wheat production at a record 794 million tonnes, due to upward revisions in Australia and Russia, while overall grains production was pegged at 2.76 million tonnes, a 1.7% decline over the 2021 output.

The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board of directors elected new officers for the organization’s 2023/24 (July to June) fiscal year at their meeting Feb. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

The 2023 Direct Seed Workshop will feature podcaster and Twitter personality Peter Johnson, "Wheat Pete" from Canada. Join us as we chat about harvesting, risk management and marketing strategies for producers. Register early and save some greens.

About half Idaho's wheat and the wheat grown in the United States is exported. Who is eating the wheat you grow? How are our trade relationships overseas? What do you need to know on your farm to make sure the wheat gets to the buyer, miller, and baker?

The Idaho Wheat Commission will be hearing presentations regarding research projects to be funded by Idaho wheat grower dollars. These research reviews are open to Idaho growers. Please contact wheat@idahowheat.org or call us at 208.334.2353 for more information

Notice is hereby given for the Regular Meeting of the Idaho Wheat Commission Board of Directors Date: February 21 & 22, 2023 Time: 8:30am MST Location: 821 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho Please contact wheat@idahowheat.org or call us at 208.334.2353 for more information

Join UI Extension for the 2023 Cereal School