[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 9 (Monday, January 25, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                IDAHO WHEAT COMMISSION 50TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, it is an honor for me to recognize 
the Idaho Wheat Commission, which celebrated its 50th anniversary 
recently. The Idaho Wheat Commission was founded in 1959 and has been a 
leader in the wheat industry, working on behalf of Idaho's wheat 
growers and providing them with an invaluable service. Wheat is one of 
Idaho's top five commodities; it is grown in nearly every county; and 
Idaho is ranked 10th in national production of wheat. The Idaho Wheat 
Commission engages in research, market development, consumer education 
and much more on behalf of Idaho wheat growers.
  The Idaho Wheat Commission funds research and provides science-based 
information to Idaho wheat growers concerning topics such as improved 
wheat variety, pest management and best practices. Research and 
information on these and many other topics help Idaho Wheat growers 
remain competitive and profitable. The Idaho Wheat Commission also aids 
growers by playing an important role in the development of markets at 
home and overseas, which helps Idaho growers find new and emerging 
markets for their wheat. More than 50 percent of Idaho's wheat crop is 
exported to over 90 other countries around the world.
  The Idaho Wheat Commission, along with the University of Idaho 
Extension, the Idaho Grain Producer Association and the Idaho Barley 
commission, sponsors Cereal Schools in many different Idaho counties. 
These schools educate and update growers on various issues, such as 
results from new studies and trials or current legislative issues. They 
also conduct Wheat Quality Workshops twice a year where growers get a 
hands-on education on the importance of growing quality wheat.
  Because of their many excellent educational and informational 
programs, the Idaho Wheat Commission has had, and will continue to 
have, a positive influence on the Idaho wheat industry. The Idaho Wheat 
Commission has been working for Idaho's wheat growers for 50 years, 
helping to fund research and education and to develop new markets for 
growers. In their first 50 years, they have succeeded at this and much 
more. Congratulations to the Idaho Wheat Commission for 50 years of 
supporting the growers of one of Idaho's most important crops. I look 
forward to its next 50.

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