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Hurst Marchant Does Not Expect Input Costs To Improve In New Year
Hurst Marchant Does Not Expect Input Costs To Improve In New Year
Hurst Marchant Does Not Expect Input Costs To Improve In New Year
Looking back on 2022, there were many challenges for wheat growers.  While weather threw growers a few curveballs throughout the year, one of, if not the biggest challenge was input costs.  USDA numbers show fuel and fertilizer prices increased by roughly 50% this year, with that rate being much higher in early 2022.  And Britany Hurst...
Idaho Wheat Rebounds Nicely From 2021 Drought
Idaho Wheat Rebounds Nicely From 2021 Drought
Idaho Wheat Rebounds Nicely From 2021 Drought
Looking back on the 2022 wheat crop across Idaho, Britany Hurst Marchant is very happy with the results.  The new Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission said growers brought in 94 million bushels this year, slightly lower than the average 100 million bushels.  She not...
Barley, Spring Wheat Harvest On Par
Barley, Spring Wheat Harvest On Par
Barley, Spring Wheat Harvest On Par
When it comes to harvest numbers for both spring wheat and barley, nationwide, both crops are 94% harvested, according to the USDA.  Those figures are very close to the five-year average or this time of year; 94% for spring wheat, and 96% harvested at this point for barley.  However...
Spring Wheat Harvest Making Up Ground; Winter Plantings Lagging
Spring Wheat Harvest Making Up Ground; Winter Plantings Lagging
Spring Wheat Harvest Making Up Ground; Winter Plantings Lagging
The hot, dry weather we’ve seen across much of the western United States has been “ideal” for spring wheat harvest, that according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  Harvest numbers, he noted, made a big jump this week, increasing 21% to 71% of the overall crop being cut to this point.   “Even with th...
After Two Year Hiatus, Idaho Wheat Hosts Trade Teams
After Two Year Hiatus, Idaho Wheat Hosts Trade Teams
After Two Year Hiatus, Idaho Wheat Hosts Trade Teams
For the first time since 2019, the Idaho Wheat Commission hosted trade teams this summer.  Idaho Wheat Executive Director Casey Chumrau said they were very fortunate to welcome back the two teams, one from the Middle East and north Africa, with the 2nd from Peru and Ecuador.  Chumrau...
Soil Health With Monty's: Investing In Your Future
Soil Health With Monty's: Investing In Your Future
Soil Health With Monty's: Investing In Your Future
Many wheat growers enjoyed a strong 2022.  Dan Pehan says it's a good idea to use some of those profits to improve the farm and operation for years to come.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Soil Health With Monty's: Investing In Your Future on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Rippey Harvest Behind Schedule For Both Winter Spring Wheat
Rippey Harvest Behind Schedule For Both Winter Spring Wheat
Rippey Harvest Behind Schedule For Both Winter Spring Wheat
As combines roll across the Pacific Northwest, and the nation, some wheat growers are trying to play a little catch up.  Brad Rippey, meteorologist with the USDA said when it comes to the final look at the winter wheat crop, 95% has been harvested as of Sunday.  Rippey ...
Chumrau: Winter Wheat Looks Good, Spring Remains A Question
Chumrau: Winter Wheat Looks Good, Spring Remains A Question
Chumrau: Winter Wheat Looks Good, Spring Remains A Question
As combines roll across Idaho, how is this year’s wheat crop fairing?   Casey Chumrau, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat said the 2022 crop is a little more variable than anticipated earlier this year.  She noted harvest started later than anticipated thanks to the cool, wet spring, meaning some operations are 1-3 weeks behind schedule.   “We are pre...
Jekanowski: Wheat Prices Returning To Pre-Ukraine Invasion Levels
Jekanowski: Wheat Prices Returning To Pre-Ukraine Invasion Levels
Jekanowski: Wheat Prices Returning To Pre-Ukraine Invasion Levels
The adjustment to domestic wheat production was relatively minor in August, but was up, in the latest USDA supply and demand forecast.  What does that mean for the remainder of the balance sheet?   “We’re expecting to see some more export business," noted World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.  "We raised our expo...

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