The object of research is the economic relations of agricultural producers in the production of spring wheat grain. The purpose of the article is to formulate the distinctive features of the business mechanism for growing spring wheat and its improvement. The main tasks implemented in the study include: - to identify the elements of the business mechanism for growing spring wheat; - to determine its main aspects that determine the level of economic effect of growing spring wheat; - assess the level and structure of state assistance in the cultivation of spring wheat at the regional level. As a result of the research, the main organizational and economic aspects of spring wheat cultivation in the Samara region were identified. In recent years, the volume of spring wheat production in the region has grown due to an increase in the sown area and yield, while the gross harvest in 2019 amounted to 245.8 thousand tons. The spring wheat cultivation efficiency is significantly influenced by the basic tillage type, the costs of which can be up to 20% in the structure of production costs. The option with fine processing by 10-12 cm showed the greatest efficiency. The profitability of this option was 87%. State support at the regional level plays a significant role in shaping the profitability of spring wheat cultivation.