The spring-like weather of early February reminds us that the 2024 growing season is coming quickly. Before we know it, wheat will be greening up and headed for harvest. But you still have time to attend the Michigan Wheat Program’s 12th Annual Winter Grower Meeting! It takes place Weds., Feb. 21, beginning at 8:15 a.m. with registration at the Eagle
Lansing, Mich. (January 28, 2024) – The Michigan Wheat Program is pleased to announce its 12th Annual Winter Grower Meeting! The event will be held February 21, 2024, with check-in at 8:15 a.m. and the program beginning at 9. The event will wrap up at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagle Eye Conference Center, 15500 Chandler Rd., in Bath. “Our agenda
Posted January 15, 2024 A board meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The business session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held in the Dobie Room at the Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864. Individuals wishing to address the Committee may do
One of the key components of the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) is an annual yield contest. With the numbers tallied, the Great Lakes YEN has released its top-producing wheat growers for the 2023 harvest. Wheat yields of up to 173 bushels/acre and hitting potential yields over 100% put these growers in the winners’ circle of the 2022-2023 Great Lakes YEN!
Lansing, Mich. (Nov. 8, 2023) – Wheat yields of up to 173 bushels per acre and potential yields of more than 100% put those growers in the winners’ circle of the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) for the 2022-2023 program! Michigan Wheat Program, Michigan State University, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
Posted November 15, 2023 A board meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023. The research business session is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be held in the Dobie Room at the Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864. Individuals wishing to address the Committee may
Lansing, Mich. (Oct 4., 2023) – Michiganians in agriculture wanting to learn more and hone their personal skills in Communication, Organization, Relationships and Engagement should register now for the 2024 leadership series. The MI Ag CORE leadership program is aimed at helping Michigan farmers and agricultural professionals grow their leadership experience and skills through a year-long professional development series. The
In late August, the Michigan Wheat Program welcomed a new Board member and saw the re-appointment of two current Board members, by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Board then elected officers and began moving into its research line-up of projects for the 2024 harvest. New to the Board is wheat grower Dwight Bartle from Brown City in Sanilac County. Bartle was
Gov. Whitmer makes appointments to the Michigan Wheat Program board Lansing, Mich. (September 22, 2023) – The Michigan Wheat Program (MWP) gained a new board member when Gov. Whitmer made one new and two re-appointments to the nine-member MWP board. All are three-year appointments that expire May 31, 2026. . . . . . . . . Appointed: Dwight Bartle,
Posted September 21, 2023 A regular meeting of the Michigan Wheat Committee will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. 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