Britany Hurst Marchant

After eight decades in the same building, the Idaho Wheat Commission has elected to get a new home in Boise.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat, says their current office, at State and 9th, was building in the 1940s, and while the location is great location, it is time for a change.  ...

Earlier this year, the Idaho Wheat Commission approved a $3.5 million budget.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat, said the budget is slightly larger than previous budgets, but for the most part is in line with figures used over recent budget cycles.   “...

This time of year is a busy one for the Idaho wheat community, not only because of harvest, but efforts to sell the crop internationally.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat says market development is a pillar of the Commission.  For exa...

This spring is shaping up to be a challenging one, mentally for many wheat growers in Idaho.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat said this winter has been difficult for many in the farming, but especially for wheat growers.  She not...

There’s reason for optimism, and reason for concern, as wheat farmers across Idaho prepare for another growing season.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission said on the positive side, the Gem state has received a lot of snow this water year.   “Our s...

Many in the wheat industry are happy to see 2022 behind them and look forward to hopefully better days in the New Year.  The past year was a challenge for wheat producers across the PNW and beyond.  Between international unrest, high input costs and continuing drought conditions from 2021, there were many issues that made the past year a challenging one.   Britany Hu...

Looking back on 2022, there were many challenges for wheat growers.  While weather threw growers a few curveballs throughout the year, one of, if not the biggest challenge was input costs.  USDA numbers show fuel and fertilizer prices increased by roughly 50% this year, with that rate being much higher in early 2022.  And Britany Hurst...

Looking back on the 2022 wheat crop across Idaho, Britany Hurst Marchant is very happy with the results.  The new Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission said growers brought in 94 million bushels this year, slightly lower than the average 100 million bushels.  She not...

As Casey Chumrau makes the move from the Idaho Wheat Commission to the Washington Grain Commission, she’s looking back on her time in the Gem state.  It was announced earlier this summer that Glen Squires would retire as CEO of the WGC November 1st, and Chumrau would take his place.  While hi...