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Illinois Wheat Association

@illinoiswheat

Representing Illinois wheat farmers that grow soft red winter wheat which is used in a variety of breads, cereals, cakes, cookies, pastries & much more.

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TOMORROW the 21st is our 30th annual Double Crop Forum at the DoubleTree in Mt. Vernon. 7:30am in person registration begins with the IWA annual meeting at 8 and the main agenda beginning at 8:30. See you then! 🌾

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The accelerated #corn & #soybean harvest last fall opened a door for more wheat to be planted this season. Winter #wheat seeded area for 2025 is estimated at 790,000 acres, up 3% from the previous season. Matt Wehmeyer, AgriMAXX Wheat, shares more: bit.ly/3PNWnfK #FWN

The accelerated #corn &amp; #soybean harvest last fall opened a door for more wheat to be planted this season. Winter #wheat seeded area for 2025 is estimated at 790,000 acres, up 3% from the previous season. Matt Wehmeyer, <a href="/AgriMAXXWheat/">AgriMAXX Wheat</a>, shares more: bit.ly/3PNWnfK #FWN
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Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and joined us at our Winter Double Crop meeting on Monday! We appreciate Illinois Soybean Association for being a great cohost and sponsor along with the rest of our exhibitors. See you next time at our May Plot tour! 🌾 #wheat

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Read NAWG President Keeff Felty’s full testimony at the Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on producers’ perspective on the state of the Ag economy. wheatworld.org/press/nawg-tes…

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Did you know that George Washington was one of the nation’s first large scale wheat growers? Happy Presidents’ Day!

Did you know that George Washington was one of the  nation’s first large scale wheat growers?  Happy Presidents’ Day!
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Happy National Ag Day! Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the hardworking wheat producers who grow safe, healthy products that nourish our nation.

Happy National Ag Day! Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the hardworking wheat producers who grow safe, healthy products that nourish our nation.
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Great coverage from rita frazer talking to Matt Wehmeyer about wheat outlooks, checkoff updates, and upcoming events starting at minute 34 - thanks for having us! #wheat FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

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There's still a lot of growing season to get through, but this year's Illinois wheat crop looks largely good. Dept. of Agriculture rated conditions as 8% excellent, 30% fair and 1% poor as of March 30. @RBRanch_FW checked in with Illinois Wheat Association board members ➡️ bit.ly/42BNJYZ

There's still a lot of growing season to get through, but this year's Illinois wheat crop looks largely good. <a href="/USDA/">Dept. of Agriculture</a> rated conditions as 8% excellent, 30% fair and 1% poor as of March 30. @RBRanch_FW checked in with <a href="/IllinoisWheat/">Illinois Wheat Association</a> board members ➡️ bit.ly/42BNJYZ
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Great news from Illinois Wheat Association: Illinois will officially adopt its first wheat checkoff after the Wheat Development Act passed with nearly 75% of votes in favor. More details: bit.ly/3GaPJ1X

Great news from <a href="/IllinoisWheat/">Illinois Wheat Association</a>: Illinois will officially adopt its first wheat checkoff after the Wheat Development Act passed with nearly 75% of votes in favor. More details: bit.ly/3GaPJ1X
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Field Day Announcement: June 6th at The University of Illinois South Farms Use the link to get more information and to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Field Day Announcement: June 6th at The University of Illinois South Farms 
Use the link to get more information and to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Another opportunity to learn and enjoy small grains in Illinois. Riggs Beer Company At this event we will show participants 18 demo plots of different small grains including wheat, barley, triticale, and Kernza. There will be plenty of time for questions and camaraderie.

Another opportunity to learn and enjoy small grains in Illinois. <a href="/RiggsBeerCo/">Riggs Beer Company</a>
At this event we will show participants 18 demo plots of different small grains including wheat, barley, triticale, and Kernza. There will be plenty of time for questions and camaraderie.
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It's about time for Illinois Wheat Association 's annual data-collecting tour! In addition to gathering info for the average yield estimate for each county and the state, it's also a chance to learn from other farmers and professionals. More on the May 20 event ⬇️ bit.ly/4d9JpE3

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Plan on attending the Illinois Wheat Association's Summer Forum on July 31 at the American Farm Heritage Museum in Greenville. For more information visit illinoiswheat.org.

Plan on attending the Illinois Wheat Association's Summer Forum on July 31 at the American Farm Heritage Museum in Greenville.  For more information visit illinoiswheat.org.