OWGA Initiatives

Commingled Identity Preserve Program

Cooperative program with Kraft Nabisco and Pioneer wheat varieties 25R26 and 25R44 that have been identified as having unique gluten characteristics and milling qualities.  Grower premiums are set at 33¢ per bushel for 2004 production.  Feedback from producers and Kraft Nabisco has been extremely positive and the IPP holds continued promise for increased local demand and program expansion.

Annual Meeting & Trade Show

OWGA's Annual Meeting and Trade Show is held each year on the last Wednesday in January .  Exhibitors from over 20 companies and a broad range of speakers provide information on wheat production, breeding, hedging production, and other useful topics. 

OWGA Funding

OWGA continues to explore opportunities for increasing and enhancing the sustainability of wheat production in Ohio.  Current efforts include the expansion of markets, working with breeders and seed improvement associations to ensure the viability of wheat seed varieties for Ohio producers, and developing joint initiatives with commercial sources to increase wheat profitability.  In order to provide for the continuation of these efforts, we are exploring avenues to increase funding for OWGA.   Current discussions include the addition of corporate memberships and studying the potential viability of a wheat check-off for Ohio.