USW Leader Talks Global Strategy on Wheat’s On Your Mind Podcast
From Portland to Cairo to Manila to Singapore and back again, one absolute has held true throughout USW President and CEO Mike Spier’s career – relationships matter when it comes to making trade last. Spier recently sat down with Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin and host Aaron Harries on the “Wheat’s On Your Mind” podcast […]
U.S. Wheat Farmers, Japanese Millers Reaffirm Long-Lasting Relationships During Reciprocal Trade Missions
Making a sale takes a click of a button, but maintaining a market as large and long-lasting as Japan requires decades of shared commitment between U.S. wheat farmers and Japanese customers. Two trade missions this summer exemplify the success of these continued efforts – one bringing Japanese millers to the United States and the other […]
USW Seminars Highlight FGIS Inspection as Competitive Advantage for Dominican Republic Millers
No matter if by truck, train or boat, the USDA’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) inspects and grades every load of wheat exported. Staff from five flour mills in the Dominican Republic recently received a deep dive into how to best use the FGIS inspection and certification process to their advantage during a series of […]
Ecuadorian Team Gets Firsthand Look at U.S. Wheat In Idaho and Oklahoma
There’s just something special about watching a wheat field wave in the wind, no matter if you are an international grain buyer or the wheat farmer hosting them in your field. A team of four Ecuadorian wheat buyers and millers recently stepped foot in their first wheat fields in Idaho and Oklahoma as part of […]
Commercial Wheat Cargoes Land in Colombia Following Successful Food for Progress Monetization Project
Four bulk carriers loaded with cargoes of U.S. wheat have landed in the port of Buenaventura on Colombia’s Pacific Coast this summer, marking the first commercial sales directly tied to a successful monetization project under the Food for Progress program supported by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). “The commercial sales of U.S. wheat to Colombia exemplify […]
U.S. Wheat Exports Rebound in 2024/25 Thanks to Increased Production and Price Competitiveness
Farmers are already prepping their combines for harvest by the time the wheat marketing year ends on May 31, but a look back shares the story of the commitment of U.S. farm families and the industries that support them to keeping the U.S. wheat store open for the world’s buyers. The 2024/2025 marketing year (June […]
Competitive Window Boosts New Crop U.S. Wheat Sales
As discussed in last issue of “Wheat Letter,” determinations from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the Section 301 actions against the Chinese shipbuilding industry have helped alleviate immediate impediments to exports. As the effects of this ruling subside, U.S. wheat has become increasingly competitive. As marketing year 2025/26 begins, a combination […]
A Legacy of Commitment – Evolution of a Public-Private Partnership
As we did in 2020 to mark our 40th anniversary, in our 45th year U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is remembering and celebrating the people who produce the wheat and their enduring partnerships with their state commissions, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), wheat buyers, and wheat food processors around the world. Wheat farmers in post-World War II […]
Key Market Movers: Trade, Currency, and Weather Prompt a Rally
It is no surprise that U.S. trade policy has dominated global news, and potential tariffs have introduced uncertainty into international trade. While the direct effects of tariffs on trade are widely understood, the anticipation of such measures has influenced commodity markets. Concurrently, wheat markets experienced upward pressure, driven by a combination of factors including weather-related […]
A Legacy of Commitment – Great Plains Wheat Focused on Improving Quality and HRW Markets
As we did in 2020 to mark our 40th anniversary, in 2025, our 45th year, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is remembering and celebrating the people who produce the wheat and their enduring partnerships with their state commissions, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), wheat buyers, and wheat food processors around the world. Wheat farmers in […]