Wheat and barley varieties survey participation needed

Press release

GREAT FALLS — The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee is asking producers to participate in the upcoming Wheat and Barley Varieties Survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“By participating in this year’s varieties survey, you’ll be providing the Montana State University breeding programs with insight as to what is important to Montana producers,” said Jason Laird, marketing and communications director of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. “It is the goal of the Montana Wheat and Barley committee to directly fund research that develops superior plant varieties, and this information is essential in making that happen.”

The survey is a collaborative project among the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, Montana State University and USDA NASS targeting specific data points that will influence future breeding research and varietal selections. USDA NASS is currently collecting responses from Montana farmers by phone and will begin compiling the information through mid-July.

With end-use quality driving markets around the world, Montana can maintain a competitive edge by utilizing survey results to guarantee crop quality and improve production.

The Wheat and Barley Varieties Survey is one of many initiatives led by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee to promote research, marketing, and education for the benefit of Montana producers.

To learn more about how the committee is putting checkoff dollars to work, people can visit http://MontanaWBC.com .