USW Hosts Delegation of European Flour Millers
Flour milling companies from nine European countries made up a delegation that visited Washington, D.C. Sept. 24-28 to learn about the 2023 U.S. wheat crop and developments involving global markets, trade policy and emerging technologies. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) hosted the team, providing a series of presentations by USW staff and representatives of partner organizations. […]
Consistently High Quality of Desert Durum® is Ideal for 2023 Market Conditions
Ron Rubin grows Desert Durum® under irrigation near Brawley, Cal., in the Imperial Valley. He reports that while production is down slightly with a lower planted area, the crop remains consistent and a very reliable source of high-quality durum to end-use customers. “The 2023 crop produced above average yields with ideal growing conditions throughout the […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry Speaking of Wheat “Amidst the backdrop of diverse perspectives and conflicts of our times, farmers continue planting seeds of sustenance and resilience, stewarding the land for generations, and producing a safe and reliable food supply. The values of integrity, honesty, and care we see in agriculture offer […]
USW Board Team Trip Helped Producers Explore Opportunities for U.S. Wheat in Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico
Exploring opportunities for hard red winter (HRW), soft red winter (SRW) and durum wheat in both established and emerging markets, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) led a team of wheat producers and industry representatives to meet with customers and learn about milling and baking processes in Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia. USW’s Latin America Board Team included […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry Speaking of Wheat “When we went to ethanol production, we had to have significantly more acres of corn and soybeans to a certain degree with biodiesel. You go back to 2006 and 2007, I remember traveling around the states telling Oklahoma wheat producers, ‘You have got a […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry Speaking of Wheat “The team had a chance to visit all aspects of the supply chain, from farm to export elevator, and learn about the FGIS inspection process, giving them a sense of how US wheat quality is ensured throughout the way. These visits provide reassurance to […]
Spring Wheat and Durum Tour Provides Insight, Interaction for U.S. Wheat Industry Stakeholders
Participating in the Wheat Quality Council’s Spring and Durum Wheat Tour for the first time, U.S. Wheat Associates’ (USW) Peter Laudeman was eager to discover what he could learn about the 2023 crop across an important section of the Northern Plains. He wasn’t disappointed. The tour, which included examination of more than 300 spring wheat […]
World Pasta Day Places Spotlight on Durum Producers
U.S. durum producers appreciate World Pasta Day – widely celebrated each Oct. 25 – because it pays tribute to a product made from the wheat they grow. But many of them agree with Erica Olson, who believes “every day is Pasta Day” for at least one segment of the wheat industry. That will be especially […]
Larger Durum Crop Comes with Favorable Properties for Dough, Positive Pasta Characteristics
Buyers will find a larger supply of durum from the northern part of the United States in 2022. This high-quality crop boasts excellent grading and kernel characteristics and high falling numbers. Lower than average protein levels, along with pockets of lower 1000 kernel weights and smaller kernels, can be managed through diligent contract specifications. Dough […]
Spring Wheat Tour Scouts Say the Crop Has Excellent Potential
The 2022 Hard Spring Wheat Tour sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council ended July 28 with a very positive outlook for the U.S. hard red spring (HRS) and durum crop. The wheat is behind its normal development at this time of year because of late planting, but more than 50 industry participants determined a total […]