December 21 USW Headquarters is closed Dec. 21 due to the federal government shutdown following the snow storm. Click below to get an idea of why travel in the area is hazardous. Most USW offices will be closed Dec. 25, 2009, and Jan. 1, 2010.
December 10 The latest issue of Wheat Letter features updates on winter wheat plantings, a spotlight on America's Heartland, USW President Alan Tracy's response to a letter from the Canadian Wheat Board, and announcement of a Wheat Quality Improvement Team trip.
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December 4 America’s Heartland stands center stage in telling the story of American agriculture. It is the only nationally broadcast program of its kind, connecting consumers to America’s agricultural communities. The program will soon reach an important milestone: its 100th broadcast.
December 4 The board of directors for U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers will meet separately and in joint session in Washington, DC, Jan. 22-26, 2010.
December 16 USW President Alan Tracy comments today in a Washington Times op-ed on how unleashing trade agreements would benefit U.S. farmers and our trading partners.
December 14 Red River Farm Network reports that Northland Community and Technical College farm business management instructor Mike Lockhart says 2010 budgets do not favor planting wheat. "I love wheat, I just don't see raising it," said Lockhart. His breakeven spring wheat producer budget is $5.60/bu "without any discounts for protein or any other problem."