VIDEO: Scenes from the 2026 USW-NAWG Joint Winter Board Meeting
A few wintry days in Washington, D.C. were packed with meetings, discussions, and planning. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) held a Joint Winter Board Meeting to allow interaction between staff of both organizations, wheat farmers, USDA and legislators who represent wheat states. Again this year, the entire wheat […]
USW Conveys Importance of Strong Trade Relationship with Mexico to Visiting Kansas Delegation
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff in Mexico City discussed the importance of the Mexican market to U.S. wheat farmers in mid-January with a visiting delegation of Kansas commodity groups led by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas). “The symbiotic relationship between U.S. wheat farmers and Mexican millers relies on the U.S. as a reliable supplier of […]
USDA Purchases U.S. Wheat for Food for Progress Projects in Kenya and Ethiopia
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) successfully purchased 183,7000 metric tons (MT) (nearly 6.75 million bushels) of U.S. hard red winter (HRW) wheat in mid-January, marking the first purchases of U.S. wheat under the 2025 fiscal year awards under the Food for Progress program. The purchases will be delivered in four cargoes: three loaded in […]
U.S. Wheat Associates Welcomes Shift of Food for Peace Program to USDA
Earlier this month, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have signed an interagency agreement to USDA to assume administration of the Food for Peace program. Wheat Farmers Have Championed Efforts “U.S. wheat farmers are the […]
Million Metric Ton Markets Reflect Committed Customers, Buying Opportunities
With catch-up reporting complete for USDA’s commercial sales reports, wheat farmers have a better picture of the first seven months of the 2025/2026 marketing year. Data reported as of January 1, 2026, indicates the United States has sold 20.1 million metric tons (MMT) (nearly 739,000 million bushels) of wheat to international customers. Year-over-year sales are […]
USW Steps Up to Assist Customers with Third-Party Sustainability Certifications
By Ryan Olson, USW Director of Trade Policy In the growing global conversation about sustainability, information on each step in a product’s supply chain is becoming increasingly important. Global consumers and international regulators are interested in understanding not only how commodities like wheat are produced, but also their environmental impact. U.S. wheat farmers have a […]
Japanese Delegation Meets with U.S. Farmers to Discuss Soybean Admixture in Wheat
Wheat farmers in the United States and consumers in Japan share a special relationship built on trust and mutual respect cultivated over the past 70 years. As a result, Japan is one of the largest and loyal markets for U.S. wheat, importing roughly half of its wheat needs from the United States. Maintaining this market […]
USTR Holds Public Hearing on USMCA
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) conducted a public hearing on December 3, 2025, regarding the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA). The hearing comes as part of the first six-year joint review of the agreement, set for July 1, 2026. Witnesses representing a wide […]
USW Notes Progress, Opportunities in Comments on the China Phase One Agreement
The U.S.-China bilateral trade relationship has been front and center this year. This week, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) weighed in as part of an investigation looking into China’s commitments under the Phase One Agreement. Signed in January 2020, the Phase One Agreement between the United States and China provided needed stability in the bilateral relationship. […]
USW Welcomes America First Trade Promotion Program Funding Opportunity
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed Thursday’s announcement of the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Details of the program were announced by Michelle Bekkering, USDA deputy undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, at a meeting of the U.S. Ag Export Development Council (USADEC). The program will include […]