The WGC budget of $8.6 million was approved at its May 2023 meeting
The budget is up from $7.8 million in 2022, based on near record revenues due to increased production and higher grain prices throughout the marketing year. Research comprises 23.6 percent of the budget, market development accounts for 18.9 percent, grower services is 27.7 percent, and education comprises 8 percent.