U.S. Wheat Congratulates Greg Ibach on Nomination for USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed the September 29 nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as the next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ibach’s nomination follows the appointment of current Under Secretary Luke Lindberg as the next executive director of the World Food Program (WFP). “We […]
USW Director of Industry Relations
U.S. Wheat Associates is seeking a Director of Industry Relations to work in our office in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a strong candidate that understands and values the wheat industry and the role of international trade. Director of Industry Relations U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Location: Portland, Oregon Reports To: President and CEO The […]
USW SLED Forum Focuses on Innovation, Alignment and Export Impact
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff gathered in Thailand in early September for the 2026 USW Staff Leadership & Development (SLED) Forum. The working forum focused on identifying innovative programming ideas, strengthening activity planning and communication across USW’s offices. “Our USW staff conducted more than 315 activities in 65 countries 2025, delivering real value for U.S. […]
Glance Back But Focus Forward: U.S. Wheat Celebrates 60 Years in Taiwan
A historic highlight reel shared soon after opening remarks did more than offer past perspective for U.S. wheat farmers and Taiwanese millers and bakers celebrating the 60th anniversary of U.S. Wheat Associates’ (USW) Taipei Office. It set a path forward. And it provided a whole set of new mileposts. “We saw 60 years of partnership […]
Monitoring the Beating Heart of Supply and Demand: A Q&A with Tyllor Ledford
From her roots on the family farm in Colorado to the epicenter of Pacific Northwest grain trade, Tyllor Ledford’s career journey has always been grounded in her passion for agriculture. She’s about to embark on the new chapter in this adventure – taking the extensive knowledge she’s gained working in the USW West Coast Office […]
U.S. Wheat Announces Staff Updates at West Coast Office
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is excited to announce a series of staff updates at its West Coast Office in Portland, Oregon. The USW West Coast Office serves as a critical hub for connecting U.S. wheat farmers with their overseas customers. Reflecting that important role, U.S. Wheat has promoted Luke Muller to market analyst and welcomed […]
Ryan Olson Joins U.S. Wheat Associates as Director of Trade Policy
Ryan Olson joined the staff of U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) as the director of trade policy on August 25, 2025. In his role, Olson will be responsible for assisting with trade policy, transportation, production technologies, sustainability and food aid issues that impact the export of U.S. wheat. This work will include conducting analyses on trade […]
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 […]
Video: Scenes from the USW-NAWG Joint Winter Board Meeting in Washington, D.C.
It was an interesting time to gather in the nation’s capital, as U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) held a joint winter board meeting in mid-January, just a week before the Presidential Inauguration. Watch the brief video below to capture scenes from the meeting, including the annual visit to […]
U.S. Wheat Associates Marks 45 Years of Service
On January 12, 1980, wheat farmer leaders with Great Plains Wheat and Western Wheat Associates voted to officially merge into one organization, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), to focus on building overseas demand for U.S. wheat. As we did in 2020 to mark our 40th anniversary, in our 45th year USW will recognize and celebrate the […]