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2022 - 2023 News

Winter Wheat Website make-over announced: Michigan Wheat Program releases its new website with much new content

Lansing, Mich.  (Jan. 9, 2023) – The Michigan Wheat Program has released a major next-generation revision of its website including a mobile-friendly platform, many new research reports, more page-one focus on events and activities, and significant wheat linkages to Michigan State University and other partners. “While the old format of miwheat.org served us well, it was not only time for

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January 2, 2023

Michigan Wheat Program Preparing for Annual Winter Grower Meeting on February 22nd at the Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center

Lansing, Mich.  (January 2, 2023) – The Michigan Wheat Program is proud to announce its 11th Annual Winter Grower Meeting!  The event will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center in Frankenmuth. The Annual Winter Grower Meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. with registration, a traditional continental breakfast and an opportunity to

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January 2, 2023

Winners for the 2022 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN), the inaugural year of YEN in North America, have been announced!

The Michigan Wheat Program; MSU; the Grain Farmers of Ontario; the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and the University of Guelph have announced 2022 winners for the highest percentage yield. Jeffery Krohn (pictured here) from Elkton, Michigan, with the highest percentage of potential yield at 87.9%.  Krohn is also current chairman of the Michigan Wheat Program board. Andy

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December 20, 2022

Notice of Meeting – Michigan Wheat Committee – January 17, 2023

Posted December 19, 2022. A regular meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023. The business session is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via zoom. Contact the Michigan Wheat Program office via email at: jody@miwheat.org to receive the zoom link the morning of the meeting. Individuals wishing

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December 20, 2022

Congratulations to Newly Minted Ag Leaders in the Great Lakes State

MI Ag CORE graduates inaugural class! Lansing, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2022) – Take 16 Michiganians wanting to learn more and hone their personal skills in Communication, Organization, Relationships and Engagement + add 1 year of focused sessions + a final presentation = and what do you get?  The first-ever group of emerging Michigan leaders graduating from the MI Ag CORE

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December 18, 2022

Big Wins for Wheat: Great Lakes YEN Winners Announced

Lansing, Mich. & Guelph, Ont.  (November 28, 2022) –The Michigan Wheat Program; Michigan State University; Grain Farmers of Ontario; the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and the University of Guelph are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) competition. The winners of the Great Lakes YEN competition for the highest

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November 28, 2022

Michigan Wheat Program in Partnership with MSU releases high-management results from the 2022 MSU Wheat Performance Trials

Lansing, Mich.  (Aug. 4, 2022) – A vital piece of the Michigan Wheat Program’s research agenda was released today with publication of the 10th consecutive year of high-management wheat research trials. For over 30 years, Michigan State University has been conducting Wheat Performance Trials.  And for the last 10 years, the Michigan Wheat Program has provided funding and resources to

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August 4, 2022

Summer Field Day & 10 Year Celebration set for winter wheat growers

Michigan Wheat Program Field Day & 10 Year Celebration set for June 16 in Frankenmuth Lansing, Mich.  (May 23, 2022) – The Michigan Wheat Program’s 2022 Summer Field Day is set for Thursday, June 16!  A special edition to this year’s field day is the incorporation of a celebration of the 10 years of the Michigan Wheat Program. Both of

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May 23, 2022
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