May 22, 2012 -Oregon Wheat Foundation Golf Scramble, Pendleton Country Club

May 30, 2012- Hyslop Farm Field Day

June 14, 2012 – Oregon Wheat Commission Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing,  Moro, OR

June 19, 2012 – Morrow/Gilliam Golf Scramble, China Creek Golf Course, Arlington

All wheat producers and industry supporters are invited and encouraged to attend OWGL events. RSVP is not required, but appreciated. Watch your mailbox and/or inbox for details and RSVP information.

Wheat Growers Celebrate USDA’s 150th Anniversary

ARLINGTON, Virginia — The U.S. wheat industry congratulates the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on Tuesday. Read more.

U.S. Wheat Industry Hails U.S.-Colombia FTA Implementation

In a huge victory for U.S. wheat farmers, the United States and Colombia officially implemented on Tuesday a free trade agreement (FTA) first signed in 2006.  Read more.

BPA you tube video highlights the 75^th anniversary of Bonneville Dam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zzAZk2ODqg&feature=player_embedded

Reminder! The Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Calendar Contest Deadline Nears

Oregon Students, grades K-6, are invited to submit original artwork about Oregon agriculture for the contest. Students are encouraged to use a lot of creativity and color in their artwork. Artwork must be submitted by May 15, 2012. More information and rules: http://aitc.oregonstate.edu/training/calendar.htm.

Record high Ag sales boost Oregon County Economies

All but two of the state’s 36 counties show an increase in agricultural sales for 2011

Senate Ag Committee  2012 Farm Bill Summary

A 17 page summary of the 980-page 2012 Farm Bill was passed by the Senate Ag Committee in April 2012.

An update from Oregonians for Food and Shelter regarding the attempted ban on 2,4-D.

 A Farm Service update on AGI compliance is here.

OWF Benefit Golf Scramble Registration –  Deadline Nears!

The 2012 annual Oregon Wheat Foundation Benefit Golf Scramble has been set for Tuesday, May 22nd at the Pendleton Country Club.  Register today.

Global AgInvesting Conferences Available from HighQuest Partners

HighQuest Partners, grain, oilseed and vegetable oil industry consultants based in Danvers, Massachusettes, have organized two conferences open to all industry stakeholders – producers, merchandizers, traders, and transportation providers interested in conducting business with Asian/Central/Latin American grain and oilseed buyers.

Global AgInvesting Conference – Soy and Grain Trade Summit -September 17-19 in New Orleans.  They are also hosting a “Women in Ag” conference September 16-17 In New Orleans.  For full details on the company and conferences, visit www.globalaginvesting.com.