Curious about wheat's role in gut health?  Not sure how to distinguish between science and "science" when it comes to wheat foods?  Listen in on this recording when we talked with Dr. Corrie Whisner, a nutrition scientist at Arizona State University, about the myths and facts of wheat nutrition and the effects of wheat foods on the gut.

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a variety to plant each fall and spring. Do you consider end-use and end-use quality when you make your planting decisions? Listen in as we talk to Mike Moran, Executive Director of the Wheat Marketing Center, and Dr. Jayne Bock, Technical Director of the Wheat Marketing Center, about why the variety you plant matters when it comes to production and use.

As harvest gets into full swing, we want to share some important information with you about grain storage safety.  Grain bin accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the agricultural community each year.  We want to keep Idaho farmers, their families, and employees safe.  Please take a few minutes to listen to Carol Jones chat about grain bin safety on this month's episode of From the Field.

Hosting trade teams from around the world is an integral part of what the Idaho Wheat Commission does to bolster market demand.  Britany and Casey sat down to talk about their experiences with trade teams and why trade teams matter to Idaho wheat farmers.

Do you know how much wheat is distributed through the USDA and USAID food aid programs?  How the wheat is sourced?  How food aid donations impact wheat markets?  We sat down with U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy, Shelbi Knisley, to answer common questions and chat about food aid programs.

We sat down with Paul Arrington, Executive Director of the Idaho Water Users Association, to talk about drought, curtailments, reservoir levels, and all things Idaho water during this farm chat with Idaho Wheat episode.

From price increases up to 300% to cancer claims and lawsuits, using glyphosate is being met with increasing challenges.  Dr. Albert Adjesiwor, University of Idaho extension weed scientist gives some viable alternatives for pre-plant burndown and weed control in wheat during this episode of From the Field.

Britany and Casey break down the war in Ukraine and what it means for Idaho wheat farmers, from supply to input costs to market prices and everything in between.

97% of Idaho's farms are family owned and operated. Do you have a plan to keep your operation in the family for generations to come? We chatted with Peter Christofferson, an Idaho attorney whose expertise in estate planning and real estate law, about what Idaho farmers need to know* to get a succession plan in place.  

*Neither the Idaho Wheat Commission nor any of its affiliates or partners offer legal advice.  Legal questions are detail-specific and should be discussed with your attorney before decisions are made.  We also recommend consulting with your local Farm Service Agency office before making any significant changes to your operation.  

Mr. Christofferson can be reached at 208.523.0620

The people behind Idaho agriculture have a lot to be proud of, but they also face a lot of challenges. This episode of From the Field features Lesley Kelly, farmer and mental health advocate, for a chat across industries about how keeping Idaho's farmers and ranchers healthy keeps Idaho agriculture going strong. For local resources visit: http://agri.idaho.gov/farmcenter/stress-management-resources/ or http//:domore.ag