Montana Wheat Bill Sparks Debate On Research Funding
The article argues Montana needs a climate controlled winter wheat lab at the state college to speed up hardier varieties. It notes underfunded experiment stations, compares with other states forming commissions, and cites past wheat production, proposed costs to growers, and calls for a farmer financed program with marketing focus. It also discusses farm groups and industry roles in research and policy, urging public input.
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State College
Oregon
Washington
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Idaho
Colorado
Great Plains Wheat, Inc
South Dakota
M.G.G.A
Wheat Commission
James W. Stephens
Teton County Grain Growers
Montana Grain Growers Ass’n
McOmber Discusses Wheat Bill Repercussions
McOmber argues the wheat bill would shift supply toward millers, calling the impact on farmers limited. He notes high quality reduces water use and dough time, but asserts benefits would be small unless Americans capture more of wheat spending. Bread costs rose 40 percent while farmer wheat prices fell 15 percent in five years.
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Gordon McOmber
Bob Colley
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Stan Haglund
Dutton
Choteau
Glen's Radio & TV Repair
Robert I. Scott
Gamble
W. W. Scott
McOmber
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