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 […]
Indonesian Flour Millers Commit to 1 Million Metric Tons in Annual U.S. Wheat Purchases
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed the July 7 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with APTINDO, Indonesia’s flour milling association. Under the agreement, APTINDO committed to doubling its annual purchases of U.S. wheat to 1 million metric tons (36.7 million bushels) each year for the next five years. A Shared Commitment “The administration has […]
U.S. Wheat Industry and Government Officials Work Together to Keep the Dynamic Indonesian Wheat Market Open
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA) has announced a specific import protocol for U.S. origin wheat that adjusted sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations in ways that will help protect demand for U.S. wheat in one of the world’s largest markets. A Cooperative Effort These positive changes happened because of cooperation and a shared commitment to transparency […]
Section 301 Determination: Opportunity for U.S. Wheat Buyers
In recent weeks, the risk of Section 301 actions targeting China’s shipbuilding industry have hung heavily over the wheat exports. The proposed actions and associated risks have dampened exports, with new crop wheat sales sitting 18% below last year’s level, as of April 10. However, after weeks of uncertainty, the April 17 determination offered crucial […]
U.S. Wheat Organizations Share Concern About Proposed Actions Against Chinese Shipping
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) have submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) highlighting potential harm to wheat growers, grain trade, and international buyers from proposed Section 301 actions targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. USW and NAWG informed the USTR that uncertainty […]
U.S. Wheat Associates Sees Positive Outcome at WTO Ministerial Conference
To misquote Mark Twain, reports of the death of agricultural negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) are exaggerated. That is a key message for the world’s wheat growers and buyers following the Thirteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the WTO photo above, Director General Okonjo-Iweala encouraged members to […]
Importance of Trade, Relationship-Building Discussed as Leaders Gather in Washington
Agricultural trade – including topics tied closely to the work of U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) – was a major focus during the 100th annual Ag Outlook Forum hosted Feb. 15-16 by USDA in Washington, D.C. A panel discussion titled, “100 Years of U.S. Ag Trade; A Century of Growth, Innovation, and Progress” was the highlight […]
USW Joins Panel Discussion on Role of Commodities in International Food Assistance
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) participated in a Feb. 6 briefing panel for Capitol Hill staff that was focused on international food assistance programs and hosted by U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS), Rick Crawford (AR), John Garamendi (CA) and Jimmy Panetta (CA). USW Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman was a panel member along with representatives […]
Washington Grain Commission CEO Testifies on Behalf of Columbia Snake River System
On Jan. 30, 2024, Casey Chumrau, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission, offered compelling testimony supporting the crucial infrastructure of dams and locks on the Columbia Snake River System (CSRS) at a U.S. House Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) sent separate […]
Senate Ag Committee Leadership Urges More Support for Trade Promotion and Food Assistance
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark), Ranking Member, have urged USDA to use its authorities under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act to support opportunities for U.S. farmers. In a letter to the USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Stabenow and Boozman highlighted the need […]