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Great Falls, MT – Max Cederberg of Turner, MT is completing his time with the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) following six years of service, but he’s also retiring …

Blake Wiedenheft, a scientist in the Montana State University College of Agriculture, has been named the university’s next endowed chair in plant science. Wiedenheft will assume the position of Winifred …

As the wheat marketing year for 2025/26 begins, a combination of a weaker dollar, more relaxed balance sheet, and timely moisture through much of the U.S. wheat growing area has …

Physiological leaf spots (PLS) on winter wheat variety ‘Bobcat’ are once again observed. PLS are associated with chloride deficiency in combination with unfavorable environmental conditions. Fungicide applications are not effective, but …

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) has announced the appointment of Nick Sinner as its new Executive Director. Sinner brings over two decades of leadership experience in agricultural advocacy, …

The $10 billion in economic aid passed as part of the American Relief Act of 2025 in December is headed to farmers as the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). The aid comes at a …

USDA, in its Prospective Plantings report on Monday, projected farmers will plant 95.3 million acres of corn, within the range of pre-report recommendations but above the average guess of 94.2 …

Montana’s spring wheat varieties are making waves beyond state lines, with impressive performances in recent Washington variety trials. In the 2024 Washington State University (WSU) spring wheat trials, Montana’s hard …

Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study …

Following record-setting participation last year, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is now accepting entries for its 10th annual yield contest. A total of 28 national winners will be named in …