National Wheat Foundation Accepting Applications for Jerry Minore Memorial...
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) has again partnered with BASF to award four students who have a personal connection to the wheat industry and a planned career path in agriculture the Jerry Minore...
View ArticleThe Truth About Glyphosate, Part 3: How does USDA collect farm data?
This blog is the third in a five part series, titled “The Truth About Glyphosate,” sharing the facts about glyphosate and its use in the wheat industry. Our country has the safest, most abundant food...
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The Truth About Glyphosate, Part 4: Why does USDA collect farm data?
This blog is the fourth in a five-part series titled “The Truth About Glyphosate,” sharing the facts about glyphosate and its use in the wheat industry. • The United States Department of Agriculture...
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Welcome, Registered Dietician, “Healthy Holly”
The Word on Wheat Blog is partnering with Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Holly Ellison. Holly will be a regular contributor to the blog and will share fun facts about food, health and wellness tips and...
View ArticleCelebrate National Whole Grains Month
The leaves are starting to change colors and football games are scattering the calendars. September marks the beginning of fall, but it is also a time to sink your teeth into whole grain goodness....
View ArticleRegistration Open, Rules Announced for National Wheat Yield Contest
Entries are now being accepted for the first National Wheat Yield Contest in over 20 years. The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) announced the official contest rules and opened registration on their...
View ArticleBack to School Challenge: Learning About Wheat and Agriculture
As the seasons change, we all associate fall with leaves turning colors, days becoming shorter and colder, and sweaters and boots replacing T-shirts and sandals. For many families, fall also marks the...
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October is National Pasta Month! So, grab a fork and twirl!
A survey conducted by the National Pasta Association found that 77% of Americans eat pasta at least once per week. Pasta can be used as a side dish or main entree, eaten hot or cold, or topped with a...
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National Wheat Foundation Announces 2015 Wheat Harvest Photo Contest Winners
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) launched the 2015 Wheat Harvest Photo Contest in June to celebrate America’s wheat harvest and wheat farmers. Today, NWF is proud to announce the winners of that...
View ArticleThe Truth About Glyphosate, Part 5: Glyphosate Use in Wheat – A Recap
This blog is the fifth in a five-part series titled “The Truth About Glyphosate,” sharing the facts about glyphosate and its use in the wheat industry. Thanks for following along to our “Truth About...
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Get to Know the Winner of the 2015 Wheat Harvest Photo Contest – Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones, from Broadview, Montana, is the winner of the first National Wheat Foundation Wheat Harvest Photo Contest. Michelle farms with father, Bart, and husband, Travis. They raise winter...
View ArticleSalute to Sandwiches- Happy National Bread Month!
November ushers in a Thanksgiving table full of delicious foods that help us celebrate bountiful harvests with friends and family. After you carve the turkey, cue the food coma and clean up from all...
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Get to Know the Winner of the 2015 Wheat Harvest Photo Contest – Brittany Van...
Fort Macleod Alberta native, Brittany Van Driesten is one of the National Wheat Foundation’s Wheat Harvest Photo Contest runner-ups. Brittany and her husband run a custom harvesting business that...
View ArticleWheat Growers Act to Revitalize U.S. Wheat Industry
Today, the leaders of the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) and National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced a joint effort to develop a comprehensive business plan to revitalize the U.S. wheat...
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Get to Know the Winners of the 2015 Wheat Harvest Photo Contest – Casey Graham
Casey Graham, from Del Norte, Colorado, is one of the runner-ups in the National Wheat Foundation’s first Wheat Harvest Photo Contest. Ten years ago Casey and her husband decided to start a custom...
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A Trip Down the Bread Aisle
November is National Bread Month, a great time to remember the goodness of whole-wheat products. As we kick off the holiday season, it is not surprising that bread and wheat foods are among people’s...
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Jerry Minore Scholarship Recipient Highlight: Garrett Reiss
With the rising cost of tuition it’s crucial for college students to be aware of scholarship opportunities. The Jerry Minore Memorial scholarship is a unique opportunity for students interested in...
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Jerry Minore Scholarship Recipient Highlight: Morgan Perez
The winter of my junior year of college, I was finishing up my first full semester in the agriculture department. My grandfather, LeRoy Watson—previous member of WAWG, informed me of the Jerry Minore...
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Gluten-Free Confusion: Separating fact from fiction
As the “gluten-free” diet fad continues to attract attention from non-Celiacs, it raises the importance of understanding why there has been so much confusion around the healthfulness of wheat-based...
View ArticleWheat Yield Contest Highlights Sustainable Practices
The National Wheat Yield Contest will be conducted for the first time in 20 years, and winners will be announced nationally at the 2017 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. The contest consists...
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