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Assurance, Improvement, and End-Use Quality of Idaho Wheat

Did you know wheat and flour specifications often require specialized testing to determine how the flour will perform during processing and baking? Moisture, ash, and protein content, as well as falling number, are also determined with this testing. Join us for our next From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat, as we chat with Sarah Windes, University of Idaho Wheat Quality Lab Supervisor about her collaboration with Idaho wheat growers, breeders, and researchers to provide end-use quality analysis of Idaho wheat.

July 24, 2025

Idaho Oregon Grain and Oilseed Convention

The Idaho-Oregon Grain and Oilseed Convention brings together growers and ag leaders in a spirit of resilience and innovation—sharing strategies, building community, and championing growth in challenging times. Join us for our next From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat, as we sit down with Kellie Kluksdal, Director of Communications and Events for the Idaho Grain Producers Association, to get the inside scoop on this year’s convention. Why grain and oilseed, what you can expect, and how you can be a part of it.

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June 12, 2025

Extension in Action Across Idaho

The University of Idaho Extension program delivers the university’s research and expertise directly to farmers across the state. Join us for our next From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat as we sit down with Doug Finkelnburg, Area Extension Educator in Cropping Systems at the University of Idaho. We’ll discuss recent Extension updates and Doug’s work to bring university-led research into the hands of agricultural producers to address challenges. We’ll also explore new efforts to develop an up-to-date Wheat Production Guide to support Idaho wheat growers.

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May 29, 2025

Weeding Out Resistance in Sustainable Wheat Production

Herbicide-resistant weeds are quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges to sustainable wheat production in Idaho. Pull up a chair and join us for our next episode of From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat as we tackle the rising threat of herbicide resistance. Hear from University of Idaho Principal Researcher Joan Campbell as she shares insights on innovative management strategies—including the use of seed safeners and harvest weed seed control with directed energy technology—to help growers stay ahead in the fight against resistant weeds.

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May 9, 2025

2025 Legislative Update with IGPA Final

The Idaho State Legislature has concluded its 2025 session, and there's plenty to discuss. Join us as we sit down with Amaya Aguirre-Landa, Executive Director of the Idaho Grain Producers Association, to review the highlights of the legislative session. Discover the benefits of joining IGPA, explore the bills that were introduced, and gain insights into what we can anticipate in upcoming sessions.

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April 24, 2025

Wheat on the Water: China, Ships, and U.S. Wheat

The U.S. wheat industry relies heavily on oceangoing vessels to reach international markets. In fact, nearly half of all U.S. wheat is exported annually—along with approximately 90% of the wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for the next From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat as we sit down with Jay O’Neil of Commodity Consulting. We’ll dive into the proposed trade actions targeting China's martime and shipbuilding sectors, and explore the potential impacts these measures could have on U.S. wheat farmers and exports.

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