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 […]
November Precipitation Rapidly Improves U.S. Winter Wheat Condition
Wheat farm families across the United States are sharpening their pencils to figure out how to deal with the on-going challenges of high input costs and low crop prices. Fortunately, 2025 winter wheat crop conditions do not create another concern for many of them following a remarkable turnaround in November. Writing in Progressive Farmer Dec. […]
Laudeman Discusses Deregulation of Drought-Tolerant Wheat, Next Steps on RFD-TV’s ‘Market Day Report’
USDA’s ruling last month cleared the regulatory pathway for cultivation of HB4® drought-tolerant wheat in the United States, but several steps remain before U.S. farmers are able to grow the trait commercially. USW Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman, who has had a close eye on USDA’s deregulation process – as well as the company […]
Marketing Year 2023/24 Countdown; First Look at New Crop U.S. Wheat Sales
With just 6 weeks left in marketing year (MY) 2023/24, many buyers are locking in purchases for June and July shipment, shifting much of the export focus to MY 2024/25, or “new crop,” U.S. wheat sales that are gradually ramping up at a faster pace compared to a year ago. The following will outline MY […]
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 […]
Federal Conservation Programs Are Part of U.S. Wheat’s Stories of Stewardship
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has a responsibility to help the world’s wheat buyers, flour millers, bakers, and wheat food processors better understand how U.S. farmers produce higher-yielding, higher-quality wheat while using methods that are better for the planet we all share. Our new “Stories of Stewardship” focus provides specific examples of this commitment. It is […]
Inspired by Bread Made with U.S. Wheat, Ambassador to Chile Tours Major Flour Mill
Breads made with U.S. wheat caught the attention of the U.S. Ambassador to Chile during September’s Espacio Food and Service trade show in Santiago. It set in motion a series of discussions that led to Amb. Bernadette Meehan touring a top Chilean flour mill arranged by the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) South American regional team. The […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry Speaking of Wheat “The Commodity Credit Corporation and USDA’s market development and aid programs are critically important at this time, and with this additional support we can strengthen U.S agriculture’s presence in existing markets, open up new market opportunities, and build on our relationships and connections to […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry Speaking of Wheat “I send my personal regards to all our Kansas Wheat Farmers here from South America. We will continue doing our best. I want them to know hard red winter is the most important class exported to our region. Today almost 10% of total U.S. […]
Wheat Industry News
News and Information from Around the Wheat Industry “Some will say that’s just how markets work. Russia is being rewarded because it’s the low-cost [wheat] producer, and U.S. farmers aren’t keeping up. I would argue Russia is not a market-based producer, but is politically using cheap wheat as a tool for advancing military goals that […]
