Montana Wheat and Barley Committee

Montana Wheat and Barley Committee We promote local research and develop trade markets around the world!

Our goal is for Montana to be known for the best wheat and barley in the world, because everyone deserves the finest ingredients in their food.

🤖 The way bakers evaluate flour is changing fast — and Montana wheat producers need to pay attention.For decades, flour ...
06/20/2026

🤖 The way bakers evaluate flour is changing fast — and Montana wheat producers need to pay attention.

For decades, flour specs meant protein content, moisture, ash, and falling number. That's no longer enough. A new generation of AI-powered quality tools is giving industrial bakers deeper insight into flour behavior than any standard Certificate of Analysis ever could — and the world's most sophisticated bakeries are already using them in production. 📊

Montana's high-protein wheat is already among the most sought-after in the world. As buyers get more precise about what's in their flour, the quality story behind every Montana bushel matters more than ever. ✅

Read more 👇
https://www.world-grain.com/articles/22843-what-bakers-now-know-about-your-flour

🚨 Wheat streak mosaic is showing up across Montana fields right now — and if you're seeing symptoms, you're not alone.MS...
06/19/2026

🚨 Wheat streak mosaic is showing up across Montana fields right now — and if you're seeing symptoms, you're not alone.

MSU Extension has answers. Infections likely took hold last fall during a perfect storm of conditions — green bridge pressure, warm temperatures, and early spring activity that helped wheat curl mites survive and spread the virus. The symptoms are just becoming more visible now as other stressors fade. 🔬

There's no cure once a field is infected, but there are management steps to limit losses. MSU is also actively researching which strains are circulating in Montana and wants samples from the field. 📍

Read the full breakdown and find out how to submit a sample 👇
https://www.montana.edu/cope/email-format/admin/view.php?draft=14337&uid=6a2ae3512828d9.25613663

🌏 A major regional flour miller is making a $20.2 million bet on Vietnam — and that's worth paying attention to if you g...
06/17/2026

🌏 A major regional flour miller is making a $20.2 million bet on Vietnam — and that's worth paying attention to if you grow wheat in Montana.

Malayan Flour Mills Berhad is installing a new milling line at its Vietnam subsidiary as part of a two-year regional expansion plan. More milling capacity in Vietnam means more demand for the high-quality wheat needed to feed it.

Vietnam is already a growing destination for Montana wheat, and investments like this signal the market is only getting bigger. 📈

Read the full story 👇 https://www.world-grain.com/articles/22782-malayan-flour-mills-to-add-milling-line-in-vietnam

06/16/2026

🌾 As of June 10, Montana crop conditions have improved significantly following recent moisture — and that's welcome news after a tough spring.

But improved conditions don't tell the whole story. Input costs have nearly doubled since February, putting serious financial pressure on producers across the state — even as the crop looks better in the field.

We caught up with Boyd Heilig from Moore, MT to hear directly from a producer about what the last few months have looked like — the good, the hard, and everything in between.

Watch the full interview here 👇

🌾👀 Watch the crop grow all summer long!Our Barn Owl Field Cams are back, giving you a front-row seat to hard red spring ...
06/03/2026

🌾👀 Watch the crop grow all summer long!

Our Barn Owl Field Cams are back, giving you a front-row seat to hard red spring and hard red winter wheat as the season unfolds across Montana.

📍 Spring Wheat: MSU Northern Ag Research Center, Havre
📍 Winter Wheat: Boyd Heilig Farm, Moore

Whether you’re checking crop progress, watching weather impacts, or just curious how the season is shaping up, you can tune in anytime.

Watch the field cams here 👉 https://montanawbc.com/news/field-cam/

🌾 Sponsorship Applications Now Open! 🌾The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee is now accepting third-quarter sponsorship ap...
06/01/2026

🌾 Sponsorship Applications Now Open! 🌾

The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee is now accepting third-quarter sponsorship applications from June 1–15 for projects and activities taking place later this year.

💰 Awards of $2,500 or less are available for projects related to wheat, barley, agriculture education, and agricultural events.

Apply here 👉 https://montanawbc.com/about-us/grants/

MWBC supports initiatives that align with our mission of serving Montana growers through:
🌎 Market development and buyer relations
🤝 Trade team visits and producer engagement
📈 Marketing and industry outreach
🔬 Agricultural research and innovation
🎓 Agriculture education and sponsorships

Have a project that could benefit Montana agriculture? We’d love to hear about it.

🌾 We are keeping an eye on developments in South Korea, where seven flour milling companies were recently fined more tha...
05/30/2026

🌾 We are keeping an eye on developments in South Korea, where seven flour milling companies were recently fined more than $400 million in a collusion case.

Why does this matter to Montana? South Korea is a major customer for our wheat and ranks as the fourth-largest buyer of U.S. wheat among the top global importing markets. Changes within the country’s flour milling sector can have implications for one of Montana wheat’s most important export destinations.

We’ll continue monitoring developments and what they could mean for wheat trade and market opportunities.

Read more 👉 https://www.world-grain.com/articles/22778-south-korean-flour-millers-fined-in-collusion-case

05/29/2026

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🌾 Weather drives everything in agriculture — and this video is a great reminder of how quickly conditions across the globe can impact grain markets, production, and food supply.

From drought to flooding, producers everywhere are adapting to increasingly unpredictable conditions while continuing to feed the world.

Definitely worth the watch. 👇

🌾 The Netherlands says YES to agriculture — and their export numbers prove it.Known for combining strong public support ...
05/25/2026

🌾 The Netherlands says YES to agriculture — and their export numbers prove it.

Known for combining strong public support with cutting-edge technology and research, The Netherlands has become one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters despite its relatively small size. Their success highlights the power of investing in innovation, precision ag, and value-added opportunities.

That’s exactly why nearly half of MWBC grower dollars are invested into research at Montana State University and other institutions. Supporting projects that improve diversification, technology, and efficiency helps ensure Montana wheat and barley growers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.

Feeding people will always matter — and innovation will continue to drive how we do it.

Watch the story here 👉
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-netherlands-is-the-second-biggest-agricultural-exporter-2025-9

🌾🔍 Agroterrorism: it’s real — and agriculture is paying attention.AgWeb recently highlighted what’s being called one of ...
05/23/2026

🌾🔍 Agroterrorism: it’s real — and agriculture is paying attention.

AgWeb recently highlighted what’s being called one of the most significant thefts of agricultural technology in U.S. history, involving decades of alleged intellectual property and research theft tied to agriculture.

And this issue isn’t distant from Montana. During MAGIE (Montana Agriculture Industry Expo) two years ago, representatives from the FBI and Homeland Security met with MWBC and MGGA regarding an active theft investigation, asking industry leaders to stay alert and aware.

As agriculture becomes more technology-driven, protecting innovation, genetics, and research becomes increasingly important to the future of food production and national security.

Read more 👉
https://www.agweb.com/news/business/technology/stealing-farm-china-continues-raid-us-agriculture-the…

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