Tag: Minnesota Wheat Growers Association

Wheat and Gluten

You hear a lot about gluten-free diets these days…and gluten sensitivity.  Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye and barley.  Brian Sorenson, the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat, says there are lots of misunderstandings about gluten. Sorenson goes on to say that wheat has been feeding the world for centuries and will…
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March 25, 2024 0

Sorenson Named Minnesota Wheat Executive Director

A native of Fisher, Minnesota is the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat.  Brian Sorenson says he grew up on the family farm. Sorenson talks about how much wheat is grown in Minnesota. Sorenson starts his new job on April 2.  He’ll work with both the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat…
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March 20, 2024 0

Minnesota Wheat Update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Tate Petry of the Minnesota Minnesota Wheat Growers association at the International Crop Expo in Grand Forks to discuss the upcoming wheat planting season. Petry says that the biggest question he’s been hearing from producers is the profitability of wheat in 2024/2025.  Petry also discussed advantages of…
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February 23, 2024 0