Over the past few weeks, floods have impacted several states, and severe heat and drought have affected much of the country, especially Texas and California.

Farmers, researchers, government officials and water managers are looking at ways to ease the transition to fallowed ground and mitigate concerns such as dust, and one option points to grain.

These recommendations are intended to help growers, but the optimal times for these specific practices may vary based on farm location and conditions.

The 10-member board has five grower members and five handler members, also with three independent and two co-op representatives.

The Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award was launched in 2021 as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration. The winner received a $25,000 grand prize.

State farmers fallowed 395,100 acres of cropland last year, resulting in more than 14,000 lost farm jobs and $1.7 billion in revenue losses.