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Excel-based farm program decision aid available
October 6, 2014
A computer decision aid released last week is meant to help farmers decide on the best option for participation in 2014 Farm Bill commodity programs-ARC, PLC and SCO. The Excel-based computer aid…
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Rediscover Wheat - October 2014
October 3, 2014
Rediscover Wheat is the official publication of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers (KAWG) and the Kansas Wheat Commission (KWC).
USDA Farm Service Agency announces key dates for new 2014 Farm Bill safety net programs
October 2, 2014
USDA made some key date announcements on October 2, 2014, pertaining to ARC/PLC/SCO sign up. I wanted to clarify a few things. When you go sign up in the coming months, you are signing up for both…
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"Farmland" now streaming on Hulu
October 2, 2014
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker James Moll’s feature length documentary, Farmland, is now available to stream on the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service. Beginning Thursday,…
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Wheat stocks report does not account for storage, quality
October 2, 2014
By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst Fundamental supply and demand factors can explain the dramatic downtrend in global wheat prices and futures markets the past few months. In principle, high…
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Cotton case agreement ends threat of retaliation on U.S. wheat exports
October 2, 2014
Following is a joint statement from U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The announcement this week that Brazil and the United States have…
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Ken Wood chosen for WILOT Class of 2014
October 2, 2014
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) has announced the 2014 Class of the Wheat Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (WILOT) Program, funded by a generous grant from Monsanto.
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Walking tour highlights wheat
October 2, 2014
On Saturday, Oct. 11, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, National Gallery of Art and U.S. Botanic Garden will be teaming up to present the second encore presentation of their popular moving exhibit: “…
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Search for America's top home baker underway
September 30, 2014
Manhattan, Kan. – Entries for the 2015 National Festival of Breads, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, Red Star Yeast and the Kansas Wheat Commission, are being accepted starting October 1, 2014,…
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Three times is a charm for wheat exports to Ecuador
September 29, 2014
U.S. wheat exports are gaining entry into a former Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) stronghold, driven by a trio of activities conducted by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). Ecuador traditionally imported…
