Wheat Industry News From Around the World
Speaking of Wheat “As president … I talked to experienced producers facing the realities of this downturn in the ag economy, and they feared they would not be able to secure operating credit in 2025 without some form of economic assistance. This legislation provides farmers with a bridge heading into next year. However … enacting […]
First Look: Another High-Quality Soft Red Winter Wheat Crop
In its first detailed report on U.S. wheat quality in 2024, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is pleased to report that farmers growing soft red winter (SRW) wheat weathered some challenging conditions to produce another high-quality crop for domestic and overseas customers. The 2024 SRW crop benefitted from excellent winter moisture followed by mid-season drought and […]
VIDEO: U.S. Wheat Supply Chain Put in Focus for Korean Bakery Product Development Team
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Bakery Technologist David Oh recently led a team of managers from South Korea through a Bakery Product Development Course at the Wheat Marketing Center in Portland, Oregon. The week-long educational seminar focused on six products made with classes of U.S. wheat, allowing the team to see how the quality of U.S. […]
VIDEO: New Ideas for Wheat Foods Shared During China End Product Collaborative Workshop
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) China Country Director Shirley Lu and Technical Specialist Ting Liu recently led a team of managers and buyers from China Oil and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO) on a visit to the Pacific Northwest to explore new wheat food products. The USW China End Product Collaborative toured Loren Berhman’s wheat farm in Cornelius, […]
USW Work in Bangladesh Designed to Develop Market for HRS and Other Wheat Classes
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is continuing an effort to build demand for U.S. wheat in Bangladesh, where flour mills have recently expressed interest in importing more wheat with stronger gluten for a variety of end products enjoyed by the country’s 171 million consumers. This month, USW Assistant Regional Director Joe Bippert and Dr. Shahidul Islam, […]
Wheat Food Council Launches U.S. Campaign Highlighting Nutritional Power of Wheat Foods
Recognizing the increased emphasis consumers are placing on nutrition, the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) launched a social media campaign that educates fitness professionals and trainers about the benefits of incorporating wheat foods into healthy diets. U.S. Wheat Associates and the WFC are both U.S. farmer-led organizations that promote the value and benefits of U.S. wheat. International […]
Farmers Overcome Hot, Dry Season to Produce Highly Functional Soft White Wheat
“It was a challenging year,” said Oregon farmer David Brewer of the 2023 soft white (SW) wheat production season. “However, I believe that our investments into variety development and adoption of sustainable management practices have helped us ensure the best functionality from the 2023 crop.” Seeding conditions were good in the fall of 2022 with […]
Video: USW Sponsors International Pasta Producers at Comprehensive NCI Course
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) brought a dozen pasta production specialists from around the world to North Dakota for a Northern Crops Institute (NCI) course designed to provide a better understanding of U.S. wheat and how wheat quality affects pasta quality. The course also helped attendees understand that, while pasta production is focused mostly on semolina […]
Video: U.S. Wheat Associates, Wheat Foods Council an Important Partnership for U.S. Farmers
While U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) focus on different customers, they have a common goal: boosting the bottom line of U.S. farmers. While USW focuses on exports, WFC is dedicated to increasing domestic wheat foods consumption. Both are considered valuable partners and collaborators in the U.S. wheat industry, and several […]
Kansas Producer Ron Suppes Assumes Role as Wheat Foods Council Chairman
Former U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Chairman Ron Suppes was seated as Chairman of the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) during the organization’s Summer Board Meeting in Denver. The Kansas producer has been a Kansas Wheat Commissioner for two decades. He has also served as chairman of the Wheat Innovation Center Research Foundation. Decades of international, domestic […]
