Michigan Wheat Program preparing for annual Winter Grower Meeting
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EmailThe annual wheat meeting will take place February 25 at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
The Michigan Wheat Program and Michigan State University Extension is proud to announce its 14th annual Winter Grower Meeting. The event will be held Feb. 25 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Michigan State University (MSU) Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
The annual Winter Grower Meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. with registration check-in, a continental breakfast and an opportunity to visit industry exhibits. Presentations begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Restricted use pesticide (RUP) and certified crop adviser (CCA) credits are pending.
“We have a great mix of topics to be presented by the experts at this winter meeting, and our Board is very excited about this lineup,” said Jeffery Krohn, chairman of the Michigan Wheat Program and an Owendale wheat producer. “We have put a strong focus on improving wheat yields, with presentations on the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) by a top-producing grower from the United Kingdom, a preview of our own Great Lakes YEN data and new wheat varieties coming online, among other topics.”
“Our overall goal is to help growers in the Great Lakes state do even better with their wheat crop,” said Jody Pollok-Newsom, executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program. “Michigan has among the best production yields in the U.S., and still we’re seeing a substantial upside for growers to improve their yields in the immediate future. This program definitely captures that energy and reflects our focus.”
The Michigan Wheat Program annual meeting will include the awarding of the Michigan Wheat Yield Contest winners, an update on the Michigan Wheat Program, the wheat and milling industries from a Miller’s perspective along with key and emerging ag policy topics, and an industry tradeshow and production tips to keep in mind for the 2025 spring greenup.
The meeting agenda is as follows:
8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. Industry Tradeshow Displays
9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions, Jeffery Krohn, Michigan Wheat Program Chairman
9:10 a.m. New Varieties, Eric Olson, PhD, MSU Wheat Breeder
9:40 a.m. High Yielding Wheat: Advances Across the World, Mark Stubbs, United Kingdom Yield Enhancement Network Grower Participant
10:45 a.m. Break – Industry Displays
11:10 a.m. Hot Issues Facing Wheat Growers and the Michigan Agriculture Industry, Chuck Lippstreu, Michigan Agri-Business Association
11:45 a.m. 2024 Michigan Wheat Yield Contest Winners, Dennis Pennington, MSU Wheat Specialist
12 noon Industry Displays and Lunch
1 p.m. The Milling and Wheat Industries – A Miller’s Perspective, Jim Doyle, King Milling
2:00 p.m. MI Wheat Program Update, Jody Pollok-Newsom, MI Wheat Program Executive Director
2:45 p.m. Four is Forever for the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN), Dennis Pennington and Mark Stubbs
3:20 p.m. Production Thoughts and Reminders as you Hit the Field in 2025, Dennis Pennington
3:30 p.m. Adjourn, Jeffery Krohn
Meeting attendance is free to wheat growers and stakeholders, but pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate food, seating and handout materials. Register now by visiting miwheat.org. Registration is also accepted by calling Jody Pollok-Newsom, Michigan Wheat Program executive director, at 1-888-WHEAT01 or jody@miwheat.org.
Register for the 2025 Michigan Wheat Program Annual Winter Grower Meeting
The Michigan Wheat Program is funded by nearly 8,000 farmers who grow wheat in 50 of Michigan’s 83 counties. The Michigan Wheat Program board seeks to promote the state’s wheat industry by funding and supporting the strategic priorities of wheat farmers working with input from suppliers, seed producers, millers, end users and consumers. Research on wheat production practices and grower education has been a continued focus for the organization.
