Wheat growers voted to establish the California Wheat Commission in 1983, specifically to develop and maintain domestic and international markets for California wheat, and to support research that improves California wheat quality and marketability. In research, the Commission provides funding for the wheat breeding, and the statewide field trials program at the University of California, Davis. The Commission, operating under the California Food and Agriculture Code, is funded entirely by wheat growers and is guided by a board of twelve wheat farmers and two handlers – each with an alternate member – one public member, and one at-large member. |
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Announcement - Variety Survey 2017 Variety Survey for 2017 will be going out January 30, 2017. |
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Officers Steve Windh- Chairman Bill Cruickshank- Vice Chairman Erik Freese- Secretary/Treasurer Staff Claudia Carter- Executive Director Isabel Alvarado- Operations Manager Crystal Sandoval- Office Assistant Teng Vang- Lab Manager Alejandra Andrade- Lab Assistant |
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December 2016 Board Meeting Highlights |
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US Wheat Deputy Director Shawn Campbell Gives Insight to California Farmers |
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At the December board meeting Shawn Campbell, US Wheat Deputy Director, provided thoughtful insight to the issues facing the farmers in California. His presentation included an overview of US Wheat and state funding support, California's wheat production, imports, and exports, and a look back at history of the major wheat exporters in the world from 1914- 2016. Campbell also talked about advantages of California's high quality wheat and the opportunities in different markets. If you are interested in learning more, please click below: | | |
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California Wheat Commission Recognizes Wheat Grower |
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During the December 7th board meeting, the California Wheat Commission recognized Roy Motter of Brawley, CA for his 17 years of service to the California Wheat industry. During his 17 years of service, he has served as chairman of the CWC board, as well as chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates board. Roy has promoted California Wheat to both, national and international markets. Photo: Roy Motter (left) receiving his plaque from current CWC chairman Steve Windh (right). |
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California Wheat Collaborator 2016 |
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California wheat collaborator program is held annually at UC Davis, at no cost to anyone that is invited to attend. During the program, you have the opportunity to hear from experts in various areas of the wheat industry. Mills are heavily involved as they serve on a discussion panel where you hear their thoughts on the quality of California wheat varieties developed by private and public breeders. CWC sends blind samples to all the mills for testing ahead of time, and they share their wheat quality results for the first time on the day of the meeting. |
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Dr. Jorge Dubcovsky, UC Davis wheat breeder presented about his wheat breeding program efforts, and about new varieties that are being developed. Dr. Mark Lundy UC Davis Small Grains Specialist gave an update on his current efforts with the variety field trials, and about a new database he is working on to organize all the data in an easier, and more accessible form for the California industry. At this year's collaborator, we had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Ann Blechl, USDA Crop Improvement and Genetics Researcher. Dr. Blechl explained about gene editing, and the basics behind it, as well as where it can be applied to in the wheat industry. We also heard from Mr. John Renteria who presented about Miller Milling and their facility located in Fresno, CA. |
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Desert Durum® Certification Mark |
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Latest update Desert Durum® term use now requires the permission from the AGRPC and the California Wheat Commission. The details are outlined below by AGRPC in their annual newsletter. | | |
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Claudia Carter, Executive Director, traveled Central America and the Caribbean. She attended to the annual meeting of the Latin American Association Milling Industry in Puerto Rico. Carter continues to promote California wheat to millers from that region. Direct approach and establishing close relationships with buyers and prospective buyers are key for the market development of California wheat. |
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The CWC has been busy with visitors from overseas who want to learn more about California Wheat and its high-quality attributes. They were able to interact with the CWC staff and ask questions as they pertained to their particular countries. With the many challenges other wheat growing regions are encountering, they see California as an option from where they could source high quality wheat. |
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Dr. Jorge Dubcovsky, professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis, leads an international wheat research project, which recently received a new five-year $9.7 million grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. | | |
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