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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Michigan wheat producers should sign up now!
Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) opens registration

Registration is now open for Michigan and US wheat growers to join the Great Lakes YEN. Five years ago, the Michigan Wheat Program first partnered to launch the ground-breaking Great Lakes YEN – a first in North America.

This innovative programming is brought to growers through the collaboration of the Michigan Wheat Program, Michigan State University, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and the University of Guelph.

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Michigan Wheat Program Annual  Meeting

February 25, 2025

news and announcements

Congratulations to the Newly Minted Ag Leaders in the Great Lakes State

Fourteen individuals in the ag industry wanting to learn more and hone their personal skills in Communication, Organization, Relationships and Engagement just wrapped up one year of focused sessions ending with a final presentation. The third group of emerging Michigan leaders just graduated this week from the MI Ag CORE Leadership Program.

Board elects 2024-2025 officers
Gov. Whitmer makes re-appointments to the Michigan Wheat Program board

Lansing, Mich.  (October 18, 2024) – The Michigan Wheat Program (MWP) board has completed its leadership line-up for the 2024-2025 growing season. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made three re-appointments to the nine-member MWP board. Each of them is a three-year appointment.

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.

Grower Resources

Great Lakes Crop Summit, Pennington/Osborne slides from What have the Winners done?

A discussion of the National Wheat Yield Contest and YEN results session.

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).

2024 MSU Wheat Performance Trials

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

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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