Kansas Wheat

The warm, inviting scents of Thanksgiving encourage us to come together around the dinner table. From soft dinner rolls to the flaky perfection of pie crust, wheat plays a starring role on our tables. As families gather this November, we at Kansas Wheat want to share some of our favorite recipes and express our gratitude to the farmers who make these delicious traditions possible.?

Kansas Wheat, in collaboration with?K-State Research and Extension, has officially kicked off a new educational campaign aimed at farmers, landowners, financial institutions and policymakers. “Wheat: Beyond the Value of the Grain” emphasizes the wide-ranging advantages of including winter wheat in a cropping system, extending far beyond the grain’s market price.

Tim O’Connor, president of the Wheat Foods Council, recently sat down with Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations, for an episode of the “Wheat’s on Your Mind” podcast to discuss how the organization is targeting “wheat influencers” to redefine wheat foods in the public eye. Read more here about the episode.

Just in time for home bakers to experiment over the holidays, entries for the 2025 National Festival of Breads will open on November 1. The biennial competition invites amateur bakers to showcase their baking skills with original recipes.

The official results are in for quality testing for the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop, and Kansas Wheat is set to share the story of this past year’s growing season with global buyers by participating in the annual Crop Quality Seminars organized by U.S. Wheat Associates.?

From waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing the joy of baking into countless homes and classrooms.?

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Parched soil and warmer-than-average temperatures, combined with low prices, have dampened the hopes of Kansas producers who are dusting in their wheat crop. The climatic conditions don’t provide much hope for a change in the weather through the winter, leaving growers praying for spring showers.?

Each October, the KANSAS COOPERATIVE COUNCIL celebrates National Co-op Month. More than just a prairie skyscraper, these member-owned, member-controlled businesses are a pillar of Kansas communities that continuously invest in new services, resources and infrastructure to help their farmer member-owners.?

Producers have a lot to consider when deciding when to start planting wheat — moisture, soil temperature, Hessian fly-free dates and more. Based on research from Kansas State University, another one of these considerations may appear small, at least physically, but could have a big impact come harvest — coleoptile length.?