South Dakota Wheat Commission

09/14/2026

09/07/2026

🌾 Happy Labor Day from South Dakota Wheat! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication of people across South Dakota - and especially the farmers and ranchers whose work doesn't always follow a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

From planting and spraying to harvest and everything in between, producing a wheat crop takes long days, perseverance, and a commitment to caring for the land.

This Labor Day, we're proud to celebrate the people who work every day to keep South Dakota agriculture - and our rural communities - growing strong.

Thank you to South Dakota's wheat producers for all you do! 🌾

09/06/2026

Here's the SD Wheat Outlook for this past week. The 2026 wheat season is wrapped up and we're already turning to 2027 with HRW planting getting started. As Executive Director Jonathan Kleinjan said, "$7 wheat is a lot more fun to plant than $5 wheat." Next week's Crop Progress and WASDE reports will provide any updated wheat yield estimates.

09/03/2026

The South Dakota Wheat Commission is proud to provide scholarships to students at several SD institutions. William Krenz and Alex Miller are studying agricultural business and agricultural production, respectively, at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD. Both students hale from Minnesota.

09/02/2026

We are a proud partner of the Wheat Foods Council and look forward to exciting things on the horizon.

A longtime U.S. Wheat partner, the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) has a new executive with experience from both ends of the food chain.

09/01/2026

Last chance to join Northern Crops Institute in one of their upcoming pasta courses this fall!

NCI is offering a Pasta Production From Multiple Wheat Classes course and a Gluten-Free & High-Protein Pasta Production course both from October 6 - 9, 2026.

These two courses will run concurrently, allowing you to choose your educational experience that fits your interest and expertise. They will both be held simultaneously at the Northern Crops Institute in Fargo, ND.

09/01/2026

A legacy of hope, perseverance and impact. 🌾

On Saturday, Aug. 29, dedicated H.O.P.E. — A Helix of Resilience: The Life, Journey & Legacy of Edgar S. McFadden, honoring the wheat breeder whose Hope variety helped protect crops from rust and is credited with helping prevent starvation for more than 25 million people.

McFadden’s family joined the campus community for the dedication, celebrating a legacy that continues to shape wheat genetics and agriculture around the world more than a century later.

08/31/2026

Happy Monday! Listen to Wheat Commission member Tregg Cronin talk about how we build global demand for US wheat.

08/30/2026

As we wait for the official photos from SDState - College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences about yesterday’s Edgar S. McFadden sculpture dedication, here’s a few photos from the event. It was a great day! That you to all who attended, shared McFadden’s story, and support wheat research at SDSU.

(Thanks to Brenda Forman for some of the photos.)