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Prairie Grains is the
official publication of
the Minnesota
Association of
Wheat Growers,
North Dakota Grain
Growers Association,
South Dakota Wheat,
Inc., and the
Minnesota Barley
Growers Association.

Minnesota Wheat Briefs -- Odds and ends of wheat news and information

Bring Tillage And The Plow Back From Exile -- In the ambition to promote alternative practices, the beneficial effects of tillage have been downplayed, argues Warren Affeldt, MAWG President.

MAWG Board Does Farm Bill Brainstorming -- A look at the MAWG board priorities for the 1995 farm bill.

Research & Communications Committee Provides Direction -- A look at the process through which the Minnesota Wheat Council allocates research funds.

Import Issue Now In Hands Of Binational Commission -- The longstanding grain dispute between the U.S. and Canada is now in the hands of a recently formed binational commission on grains.

Blame Weather On The Jet Stream Pattern -- Blame weather on the jet stream pattern. But could rain be diverted by cloud seeding?

Planning Key To Forming Value-Added Cooperatives -- There are steps and challenges to address in forming value-added farm cooperatives.

MN Wheat & Barley Growers Convention -- A broad cross-section of topics will be addressed at the Wheat & Barley Growers Convention.

Export Notes -- A look at export markets for U.S. wheat.

U Of M Varietal Trials For 1994 Small Grains -- Review the performance of wheat, barley and oat varieties in varietal research conducted by the University of Minnesota.

Common Objections To Becoming A MAWG Member (and our responses to them) -- Here are common objections to becoming a MAWG member, and our responses to them.

Wheat Foods Council Aims To Boost Demand -- The Wheat Foods Council is a fine example of various wheat industry sectors working together for a common goal.

Market Development Hightlights -- A look at wheat market development efforts around the world.

Scab Resistance Project Focuses On "Speed Breeding" -- Greg Fox, a plant breeder from Fargo, ND is confident that within a year, he'll have converted several wheat varieties to be scab tolerant through a process he calls "speed breeding."

Blips and Blurbs of Assorted Ag Data -- Some facts and figures to tuck into your brain for your next visit to the coffee shop.

Wheat Screenings -- Some reading on the "lighter side" of the wheat industry.