Britany Hurst Marchant

The new office building, being constructed on the site of the old Commission office at 9th and State streets, is going vertical.

From a weather perspective, 2025 was a difficult year for many Northwest wheat farmers, especially those growing a spring variety.

Despite struggles with dry soils and poorly timed rains, the 2025 Idaho wheat crop was a good one.

Britney Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission says they are very grateful for the long relationship they’ve enjoyed with Taiwan.

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...