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Oklahoma Wheat

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Stories of Stewardship

The U.S. Wheat Associates “Stories of Stewardship” series has been released. We are proud to highlight this episode featuring Tom Cannon, a wheat farmer and cattle rancher from Blackwell. Cannon operates Good Ranch — his family operation — with his wife and children.

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Oklahoma Wheat Brief Newsletter – Fall 2024

The Fall 2024 WheatBrief is hot off the press! Read about the consideration of a checkoff increase, the USDA approval of HB4 drought tolerant trait, Oklahoma hosting the U.S. Wheat summer national meeting, trade teams and more …

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OSU Wheat Variety Testing Plot Tour Schedule

The 2024 OSU Wheat Variety Testing Plot Tour schedule has been released. Make plans to attend these educational tours.

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Graze ‘N Grain Wheat Program in Oklahoma

There’s something unique about cattle grazing bright green winter wheat here in Oklahoma. The relationship between farming wheat and cattle brings sustainability for the environment and increased opportunity for Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers.

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Producers Seek Ideal Wheat with OSU Varieties

Oklahoma State University varieties continue to lead planted acres of Hard Red Winter Wheat across the state of Oklahoma, according to the March 2024 “Oklahoma Variety Report” from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. For the sixth year in a row, the top five leading wheat varieties planted in the state were developed by OSU, with another three listed in the top 10.

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Feel the flavors of fall with Sesame Chicken and Pasta

With falling temperatures right around the corner, indulge in this peanut-packed comfort food with an Asian flair.

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State champions named in 2024 Best of Wheat Baking Contest

The warm, earthy aroma of toasted wheat and yeast wafted through the air as Oklahoma’s top bakers competed with their prize-winning recipes to be named the “Best of Wheat!” The 2024 bread baking contest, hosted by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, was held at the Oklahoma State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 22. The contest consisted of 12 classes — six in the senior division and six in the junior division. Each class winner then competed for the grand champion prize. Kendallyn Gossen, Corn, was named grand champion in the junior division with her other wheat bread category winner. Judges said her perfected braided, fine textured “Challah Bread” was baked flawlessly. Sheila Blankenship, Hooker, topped the senior division as grand champion with her other wheat breads category winner. Judges commented that her “Sourdough Bread” was made into an impeccable artisan loaf that was suitable for any picture-perfect display. The consistent texture of the loaf had an exquisite flavor, according to judges.
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Junior Wheat Show Visual Placements

Please see our top visual placements in the 4-H and FFA Junior Wheat Show. The 4-H/FFA State Wheat Show Production and Milling scores, to date, do not contain the Protein and Kernel Hardness scores. Therefore, the current Excel score sheet does not represent final Production and Milling rankings.
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Public Notice on Proposed Fee Increase

Be advised on September 17, 2024, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission intends to discuss and consider a one cent ($0.01) assessment increase per bushel of wheat pursuant to the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act (2 O.S. §18-308).
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Meet the commission

Commission Members:

Seated from left are Michael Peters and David Gammill, Chairman. Standing from left are Jerry Wiebe; R.J. Parrish, Secretary-Treasurer; and Don Schieber, Vice-Chairman.