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WheatWheat Quality Council annual meeting set for Feb. 14 to 16The forum, "Update on Wheat Consumption and Related Issues," will feature a number of speakers in key industry positions revealing what's going on in the wheat industry as flour and bread sales are decreasing. Judi Adams, Wheat Foods Council/Grain Foods Foundation, will team up with Lee Sanders, American Bakers Association in a discussion of "Nutrition and Labeling Policy-Key Issues for the Grain Chain." The early registrations have already set a record for attendance at a Wheat Quality ... [Read More] CornColorado Corn honors legislator, Beef Battalion, othersBeef Battalion Founder Bill Broadie accepted the award and said Colorado Corn has been one of the biggest supporters of this effort nationwide. former Colorado Corn Growers Association president Trent Bushner of Yuma praised Boyer for her fair and accurate reporting of agriculture during her time in radio on KSIR in Fort Morgan and stations in Lamar as well as her own Colorado Agriculture News Network. The Colorado Corn Growers Association and Colorado Corn Administrative Committee work on ... [Read More] SoybeansKansas Soybean Commission meeting set for Feb. 11The Kansas Soybean Commission will conduct a regular meeting Feb. 11 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Overland Park. The commissioners will discuss current and future research projects, market-development activities, educational programs, and administrative items. To suggest additional discussion topics or to obtain a complete agenda, the location of the meeting room or instructions for calling into the meeting, contact KSC Administrator Kenlon Johannes at johannes@âåkansassoybeans.org or ... [Read More] Grain SorghumK-State to host Sorghum SchoolsSorghum production will be the focus of the day as K-State Research and Extension hosts six in-depth Sorghum Schools in various locations around the state. The one-day schools will cover a number of issues facing sorghum growers: profit potential; weed control strategies; and planting, fertility, insect and disease management. Participants are asked to register for the sorghum school of their choosing by contacting their local K-State Research and Extension office by the Monday before the ... [Read More] 
CottonHigh volatility, 'fierce' acreage war ahead for growersDuring AFBF's session on the outlook for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, the Australian-born ag economist said that he anticipates "another fierce acreage-bidding war" this season. However, "acreage is not limited," and tight corn stocks and continued high prices should translate to a significant boost in nationwide corn acreage, likely at the expense of cotton, and possibly soybean, production. "Unless the corn price comes down, which I doubt it will with the tight corn stocks, we're ... [Read More] CanolaRapid expansion of winter canola acres fuels interest in Canola U event"Whether you are a first-time grower or have several winter canola crops under your belt already, Canola U will help you sharpen your management skills," says Jeff Scott, a wheat and canola producer from Pond Creek, Okla., who also serves as president of the Great Plains Canola Association. "We are currently growing one year of winter canola followed by one year of winter wheat, then rotating back to canola again. "The wheat growers who have worked winter canola into a rotation have been ... [Read More]
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