Minutes of the Hard Winter Wheat Technical Committee February 15, 2012

Sid Perry, Chair (WestBred/Monsanto) called the meeting to order. The minutes from last year’s meeting (Feb. 2011) had been posted to the WQC website. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Hayden Wands (Bimbo Bakeries), seconded by Craig Warner (Bimbo Bakeries), voted on and approved.

Slate of Officers for 2012-2013
Chair: Craig Warner (Bimbo Bakeries USA)
Vice Chair: Theresa Sutton (USDA/ARS/CGAHR)
Secretary: Justin Turner (Horizon Milling)
Member: Ron Lindgren (Foss North America)
Member: Ron Hobbs (ADM Milling), nominated from the floor

Randy Englund (SD Wheat Commission) moved to accept the nomination from the floor; it was seconded by Laura McLaughlin (USDA), voted on and approved.

Wheat Quality Council Book Report by Richard Chen (USDA)

• 21 samples from 7 collaborating breeders.
• The report was out late due to milling issues
• A history of WQC Hard Winter Wheat Entries was added to the book.
• 2011 WQC Milling and Baking Score diagrams were also added to the book based on a suggestion from Tim Aschbrenner (Cereal Food Processors).
• Reprocessed flour supplemental baking data was added as Appendix F.

• KSU conducted an in depth look at the history of the Miag Multomat flow. The Miag was purchased in 1958 for $14,500.00. Updated copy recorded 9/29/1961.
• 2011 was a “check” year in determining items needed for correction. Standard Operating Procedures were identified for future technician training and included a sieve check, warm-up validation, spare parts inventory, etc.
• There are exciting developments happening at KSU Milling department including extended capabilities at the Hal Ross Pilot Mill.
• Film of the Miag in operation was shown.

• 2011 crop was 25% lower compared to last year due to less acreage and yield.
• Texas, Oklahoma and Southwest Kansas had lower production due to dry and extremely hot conditions.
• Lower test weight and KWT.
• Protein content was higher but Falling Number values were comparable.

• Acreage planted was down
• Not much snow cover, average
• 25% good to excellent crop condition
• 25 – 30% crop had some wind damage
• May get more moisture in Feb. and March

• Acreage planted was up
• Good planting conditions in the Fall
• Nice snows in December
• Looking good now

• Very wet spring and in general wet and humid
• Higher than normal incidence for diseases
• Hot spots for scab in central and south central SD
• Approx. 1.59M acres harvested
• Wesley, Overland & Expedition are the top 3 varieties grown
• Lyman is the best variety for scab resistance
• Poor snow depth, less than 1 inch

• Similar to Colorado
• Very little snow
• Eastern part of the state is looking good

• Acreage planted was up, especially in western KS
• Decent moisture but concerns for Southwest part of the state
• Worried about late spring freezes
• In good shape now but there are warm weather concerns

• In 2011, Oklahoma had the hottest July and the coldest winter on record, the largest earthquake and only the second worst drought.
• 2012 crop has a good start, acreage is up
• Unusual rainfall but in good shape, there is still a moisture deficit
• Southwest part of the state and pan handle region are a D4 condition for drought

• Tough conditions, there is need for moisture.

Other Business

Ben Handcock announced that the Council had 3 new members: Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s – Lance and ABA. Sara Lee is now a part of Bimbo Bakeries. Lee Sanders (ABA) was voted to the Board of Trustees. Glen Weaver (ConAgra) will be the new Chair of the Executive Committee. Brad Seabourn (USDA) reminded the baking collaborators that there would be a planning meeting after the sessions ended for the day. He also thanked Ben Handcock for 20 years (1992 – 2012) of dedicated service to the Wheat Quality Council. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Brian Walker (Horizon Milling), seconded by Glen Weaver (ConAgra), voted on and approved. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted: Theresa Sutton, Secretary, USDA HWWQL

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