Improving wheat producer productivity and profitability through wheat research is at the heart of the mission of the Kansas Wheat Commission.
Each year, Kansas Wheat provides nearly $2 million in funding for research projects, such as wheat breeding, wheat quality, disease screening, insect research, phenotyping, genotyping and many others.
Recent news
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Invitation to Bid on Greenhouse Expansion Project
August 18, 2016
The Kansas Wheat Innovation Center is soliciting bids for the construction of a new greenhouse complex, interior finishes, construction of support facilities, and tie-in to existing facilities. A…
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Wheat Olympics; A test of endurance
August 18, 2016
With the 2016 summer Olympics wrapping up, it only makes sense for wheat to get in on the action. Who knew wheat could be so competitive?
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Mapping wheat ancestors' genomes to implement valuable traits
April 21, 2016
Wild relatives of wheat contain valuable traits for wheat breeding If there’s one thing Kansas farmers understand, it’s unpredictability. Unpredictable crop conditions keep farmers on their…
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The Search for New Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Resistance
January 28, 2016
Researchers are looking for wheat genes that will provide additional resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus, thanks to funding from the Kansas Wheat Alliance. Yield loss due to wheat streak…
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Farmer led committee seeks innovative research proposals
November 9, 2015
Applications for research projects that can enhance Kansas wheat producers' profitability are currently being accepted by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Wheat Alliance and the Kansas Crop…
