Just in time for fall planting decisions, the Michigan Wheat Program in partnership with Michigan State University has released final results of the 2026 Wheat Performance Trial results. MSU has been conducting the trials for over 31 years, and Michigan wheat Program has funded a high-management component for the last 14 years. The high-management trials look at comparative yield, disease
Lansing, Mich. (July 24, 2026) –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 Friday, August 21st to be considered for funding this year. “In the last fifteen years, the Michigan Wheat
For the 12th year in a row, the Michigan Wheat Program is out searching the fields for new research proposals to keep the state’s wheat producers on the leading edge of quality, yield and profitability. Research to improve quality and quantity of the state’s wheat crop was a key founding principle of the Program. “In the last 15 years, the
A regular meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The business session is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via zoom. Contact the Michigan Wheat Program office via email at: [email protected] to receive the zoom link the morning of the meeting. Individuals wishing to address the Committee
Wheat growers planning to attend the Michigan Wheat Program’s 14th annual Summer Field Day should register now! The program takes place Tues., June 16 at Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center, 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. with check-in and breakfast. The plot tour wagons roll out at 9 a.m., and the day’s events
Lansing, Mich. (May 26, 2026) – It’s time to register! Wheat growers planning to attend the Michigan Wheat Program’s 14th annual Summer Field Day, back at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center (SVREC) this year, should register now. The program takes place on Tues., June 16 at SVREC located at 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth. Things kick off
The Michigan Wheat Program recently announced and honored the state’s top-yielding wheat growers for the past growing season. The growers honored included entries in the Michigan Wheat Yield Contest that were revealed at the Michigan Wheat Winter Grower Meeting, with one of them receiving a 2nd place showing in the National Wheat Foundation’s (NWF) Yield Contest, as well. The Michigan
Lansing, Mich. (April 14, 2026) – The Michigan Wheat Program recently announced and honored the state’s top-yielding wheat growers for the past growing season. The growers honored included entries in the Michigan Wheat Yield Contest that were revealed at the Michigan Wheat Winter Grower Meeting, with one of them receiving a 2nd place showing in the National Wheat Yield Contest,
Lansing, Mich. (April 10, 2026) – The vote is over, ballots are tallied and the results are in! The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) has released the results of the grower-approved continuation referendum for the Michigan Wheat Program. Under an order signed by MDARD Director Dr. Tim Boring, the program was re-authorized through August 2031 by 82%
A regular meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026. The business session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the MSU Agronomy Farm. 4450 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910. Individuals wishing to address the Committee may do so during the Public Comment period. Any documents distributed at