U.S. Wheat Associates Wishes Janice Cooper Farewell
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) wishes all the best to our friend and colleague Janice Cooper as she retires as Managing Director of the Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) at the end of the month. A long-time friend of the U.S. wheat industry, Cooper has had various roles putting her in direct contact with U.S. wheat farmers […]
The Passing of Linda de Hoog
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is sad to report that our former colleague Ms. Linda de Hoog (center, photo above) passed away May 9, 2022. She retired in 2019 from her position as Regional Program and Administrative Manager for USW’s European Region in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. “Linda loved her work, her family and her friends,” said […]
Fred Schneiter Was a Pioneering Advocate for U.S. Wheat
The passing of former U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) colleague Fred Schneiter at the age of 94 in January 2022 prompted USW to look back on a remarkable and pioneering career. From his start with Western Wheat Associates (WWA) in the early 1960s through his retirement from USW in 1991, Schneiter’s work helped establish a now […]
USW Office And Publications Schedule For The 2021 Holiday Season
During this 2021 holiday season, all of us at U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) take time to reflect upon the good things we have … like our partnership with our friends at home and abroad. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you happiness and success. Please […]
U.S. Wheat Associates Renovated Website Increases Focus on Crop Quality
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) recently launched its renovated website, www.uswheat.org, with an updated look, improved organization and an expanded Crop Quality section including unique, individual pages for each of its six wheat classes. “The pandemic has highlighted challenges and changes in how people communicate and consume information across the globe,” said USW Director of Communications […]
U.S. Wheat Industry Mourns Loss of Dr. Craig Morris
Earlier this week, on Monday, October 25, 2021, the U.S. wheat industry lost a highly respected colleague. Dr. Craig Morris was the director of the Western Wheat Quality Laboratory in Pullman, Wash., for more than 30 years, influencing the quality of wheat in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). Morris had a significant impact on the region’s wheat […]
Thank You and Best Wishes to USW Colleague Matt Weimar
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will sadly say goodbye to our long-time colleague and friend Matt Weimar who is leaving his Singapore-based position as Regional Vice President for South Asia and Senior Advisor for Asia on Sept. 1, 2021, to pursue new interests. USW President Vince Peterson notes that U.S. wheat producers have been well served […]
The Passing of Ron Lu
U. S. Wheat Associates (USW) colleagues and many friends in Taiwan were very sad to learn that retired USW Country Director Ron Lu passed away July 23, 2021, in Taipei at the age of 73. Our most sincere sympathy goes out to Ron’s family and friends. Ron L. J. Lu retired from USW in 2017 […]
Global Audience Watching “Wholesome: The Journey of U.S. Wheat” Film
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is excited that so many people around the world have seen the new film titled “Wholesome: The Journey of U.S. Wheat,” which had its premiere on Jan. 12, 2021, on the USW Facebook page. The film is also available for viewing online on Vimeo at https://bit.ly/WholesomeTheJourneyofUSWheat. USW produced the 23-minute film […]
Sonia Muñoz Retires from U.S. Wheat Associates after 39 Years
After spending 2020 celebrating its 40th anniversary, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) ended the year saying a fond farewell to a colleague who was with the organization almost from the beginning. Ms. Sonia Muñoz retired from her Regional Program Director position at the USW Santiago Office after 39 years. “Sonia has managed the South American regional […]
