Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirming role in Kentucky agriculture
On Dec. 11, 2021, an EF-4 tornado struck the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton (UKREC), leaving behind only remnants of a facility that had been an essential contributor to Kentucky's agricultural research. Decades of infrastructure and millions of dollars in equipment were destroyed overnight, reducing one of the state’s key agricultural assets to rubble. Now, three years after the storm, the Western Kentucky center is rebuilding and becoming better than before.
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2024 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest Results
Congratulations to Tanner Stroup of Daviess County for achieving the highest wheat yield in the state with 123.14 bushels per acre using AgriMaxx 513 seed and a no-till system.
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Support Wheat Growers Education Efforts Through the SWHEATstakes Fundraiser
Join us and the Montana Grain Growers in the sWHEATstakes fundraiser to support the National Wheat Foundation and their charitable and educational efforts such as scholarships, leadership programs, outreach programs, and research programs. To purchase a ticket, contact Bernard Peterson at bernardp@peterson-farms.com or call/text at 502-827-1905. Bernard is the Chairman of the National Wheat Foundation.
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EPA Advances Frameworks to Address Pesticides and Endangered Species
National Corn Growers Association and National Association Wheat Growers has been engaged in a full court press to shape the outcomes of these frameworks to enable growers’ continued access to important crop protection tools.
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31.6 Million Bushels of Wheat Expected in 2024
Kentucky farmers are expected to harvest 31.6 million bushels of winter wheat during 2024 according to the Kentucky Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service's July 12 report. The expected crop for 2024 would be down 22% from the previous year.
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2024 Don Halcomb Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Kentucky Small Grain Growers and Walnut Grove Farms are proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Don Halcomb Memorial Scholarships for Community Leadership Through Agriculture.
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From field to flavor: University of Kentucky helps celebrate local grains
The event—led in part by a collection of faculty and staff from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—marks a step forward to promote connections among all participants in the local small grain value chains, from farmers to end-users.
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Kentucky Growers Encouraged to Enter National Wheat Yield Contest
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is now accepting entries for its ninth annual yield contest, featuring a new website and pilot category in 2024. Twenty-six national winners will be named this year as wheat growers strive for high yield, exceptional quality, and increased profit while trying new and innovative management strategies.
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Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network Expands into Kentucky: Register by February 2
Wheat growers interested in becoming part of the ground-breaking Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network can begin registering now, so they don’t lose out on the 2024 opportunity to learn more about their wheat crop and how to hit their yield potential.
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Rye Planting: Brining Rye Back to Kentucky
The collaborative project “Bringing Rye Back to Kentucky” is up and running! Please find the inaugural rye newsletter, prepared by Dr. Ela Szuleta, our field coordinator.
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2023 Fusarium Head Blight Disease Impact Update Indicates Most of U.S. Reported Low Levels of FHB, with Impacted Crops Found in Isolated Regions
The U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) is pleased to announce the publishing of its 2023 Fusarium Head Blight Disease Impact Update. This year, commentary from experts in 31 states indicated FHB did not impact grain yield or quality for most growers in the U.S., including Kentucky.
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NAWG Statement on Prop 65 Permanent Injunction
“This is a great example of the work NAWG does on behalf of wheat growers and all farmers in the U.S. NAWG became the lead plaintiff in this case over 6 years ago to ensure science based decisions are made based on facts, not the work of billboard lawyers.”
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National Wheat Yield Contest 2023 Winners
The National Wheat Yield Contest is thrilled to announce the achievements of its 24 national winners, hailing from 12 different states, who have achieved an average yield of 144 bushels per acre across all categories.
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Wheat Industry Applauds Senate American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Rickets (R-NE) for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate. The bi-partisan legislation would restore the original intent of the Food for Peace program without spending additional Farm Bill resources, all while also safeguarding the interests of hard-working American farmers in providing food to those in need around the world.
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2023 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest Breaks Records
We have a new highest overall yield reported in the contest at 143.42 bushels per acre. This 2023 No-Till State Champion wheat entry from Jason Crisp in McLean County followed soybeans. Camron, Clay and Mark Wells in Union County reported the second-highest overall yield ever at 139.64 bushels per acre with the 2023 Tillage State Champion. The Wells Brothers also reported the third-highest yield ever at 135.80 bushels per acre. The previous highest yield ever reported (now 4th highest ever) was from Keith Hendrickson in Union County in 2015 with 134.27 bushels per acre. That was followed by the 2022 state champion, S & J Emmick in Hancock County at 132.68 bushels per acre.
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Small Grain Research Funding Hits $4.5M
The Kentucky Small Grain Growers selected research to fund earlier this year, bringing the total dedicated to wheat and small grain related research to $4 million in the past 30 years.
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University of Kentucky Launches New Crop Variety Testing Site
The University of Kentucky Wheat and Small Grains Variety Testing Program evaluates wheat and small grain (barley, cereal rye, oats, triticale, ancient grains) varieties that are commercially available or may soon be available to farmers. Annual variety performance testing provide farmers, seed producers, extension agents and consultants with current, unbiased information to help them select the varieties best adapted to their locality and individual requirements.
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Woodford Reserve Announces 5-Year Commitment to Buy Rye from Kentucky Farmers as Part of Research Project
In an ongoing effort to bring production of rye grain back to Kentucky, Woodford Reserve today announced a five-year commitment to purchasing the grain from local farmers while working with the University of Kentucky to conduct research.
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