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Welcome to the website of the Michigan Wheat Program, the check-off program for Michigan wheat farmers. The Michigan Wheat Program was voted in by the state’s wheat farmers in July 2011 and reaffirmed through a continuation vote in 2016 and again in 2021. The program benefits the state’s nearly 8,000 wheat farmers who grow wheat in more than 50 of Michigan’s 83 counties.

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2024 MSU State Wheat Performance Trials report released

The report that many growers look for each August is out now!  Michigan State University has just released its 2024 State Wheat Performance Trials.

Farmers intending to plant wheat this fall should consult the report to learn more about the 101 varieties tested across Michigan in the 2023-2024 growing season. MSU wheat systems specialist Dennis Pennington completed harvest of the research plots in mid-July and finalized the report along with MSU wheat breeder Dr. Eric Olson.

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Michigan Wheat Program Annual Meeting February 25, 2025

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2024 MSU State Wheat Performance Trials report released

The report that many growers look for each August is out now! Michigan State University has just released its 2024 State Wheat Performance Trials.

Farmers intending to plant wheat this fall should consult the report to learn more about the 101 varieties tested across Michigan in the 2023-2024 growing season. MSU wheat systems specialist Dennis Pennington completed harvest of the research plots in mid-July and finalized the report along with MSU wheat breeder Dr. Eric Olson.

Michigan Wheat Program issues call for research proposals

Lansing, Mich.  (July 15, 2024) –The Michigan Wheat Program (MWP) is issuing its annual call for research proposals to keep Michigan wheat farmers on the cutting edge of production and competitive in the marketplace. All proposals are due by close of business August 16th to be considered for funding this year.

Governor declares July to be wheat month in Michigan

Lansing, Mich.  (July 18, 2024) – When you bite into that cookie or graham cracker s’more this summer, you can thank a Michigan wheat farmer – and the state’s milling industry. Wheat is a multi-million-dollar-crop in the Great Lakes State, with most of it ending up in cookies, crackers, pretzels, pastries, cereals, pies and cakes.

Grower Resources

2024 MSU Wheat Performance Trials

Read results of 110 varieties in MSU’s 2024 trials.

View Past Annual Meeting & Field Day Programs

Find the Michigan Wheat Program-sponsored events here. Includes full agenda and access the presentations, handouts and videos.

MAEAP Scholarship

The Michigan Wheat Program board has put its support behind the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).

Free Diagnostics

Michigan Wheat Program assists growers in identifying wheat ailments

Publications

The accomplishments of the first 10 years of the Michigan Wheat Program.

 A publication developed through research results from the first 10 years of the program,  outlining the necessities of wheat production.

An educational piece about gluten including what it is, does and why its important.

A publication developed by the Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development highlighting the state’s commodities. Check out the wheat page.

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