Where Can I Learn More About Sustainable Wheat Production?
Here in the United States, the topic of sustainable agriculture is getting a lot of attention. Almost as much as what will happen between Russia and Ukraine. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) believes people everywhere want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced. The following facts and resources will help the […]
Wheat Exporting Countries Control Just 18% of Global Stocks
By Michael Anderson, USW Market Analyst As the U.S. wheat 2021/22 marketing year reaches its halfway point, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) summarizes market factors affecting global wheat supply and demand with its farmer board of directors. The data comes from USDA’s October reports, which will be updated on November 9. We want to share some […]
A First Time Wheat Farmer Shares Her Experience
By Sarah Ahrens, Agriculture Promotion Coordinator, Nebraska Wheat Board Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in October 2020 on the Nebraska Wheat Board section of www.nebraskawheat.com. It is reprinted with permission. Sarah reports that as a first time wheat farmer, her crop turned out very well with excellent yields and quality that matched wheat harvested […]
USDA’s Latest Look at Exportable Wheat Supplies
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, U.S wheat futures gained as much as 2% after key wheat-producing nations lowered their production outlooks. With harvest nearly wrapped up in the Northern Hemisphere, the most recent USDA Supply & Demand (WASDE) report brought an updated look at key exporting countries and regions. USDA currently expects 2021/22 world exportable […]
Spring Wheat Tour Observes Variable Conditions, Good Quality
Commenting on his participation in the 2021 Wheat Quality Council Hard Spring and Durum Tour completed July 29, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Market Analyst Michael Anderson said “variable” was the word of the week. “The crop condition varied across North Dakota, across counties and even across every 10 miles we traveled,” Anderson said. “We would […]
Caring for the Crop: Making Responsible Decisions on the Farm
Every farmer marks the passage of the year by the work that must be done. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) recently described the planning and decision-making that go into seeding a wheat crop in the fall or spring. As the crop grows, the work continues. Even with a good stand, crucial midseason factors must be monitored, […]
Planting the Crop: U.S. Wheat Seeding Involves Careful Planning
While it might not result in the iconic photographs we see during harvesting, all of the planning, decision-making and factors that go into wheat seeding are a crucial part of the wheat production process. Preparing for planting looks different for every farm, depending on the region, the soil and the wheat class. Wheat is grown […]
State Wheat Commissions Represent U.S. Wheat Industry in Video Stories
With the constraints the COVID-19 pandemic put on travel and meeting in person, videos are more important than ever before. For the U.S. wheat industry, that importance has increased as the pandemic has prevented the industry from meeting face-to-face with its overseas customers. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) currently has a range of video stories available […]
What Did the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour Find?
Originally published by Kansas Wheat. Excerpts reprinted with permission. About 45 people from 13 U.S. states traveled on six routes across Kansas May 18 to 20, stopping at wheat fields along the routes to assess crop conditions and yield potential, as part of the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council. […]
USW Harvest Report for 2021/22 Returns May 14
The new U.S. winter wheat crop is rapidly developing and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will publish its first “Harvest Report” for marketing year 2021/22 on Friday, May 14. USW Harvest Reports are published every Friday afternoon, Eastern Daylight Time, throughout the season with updates and comments on harvest progress, crop conditions and current crop quality […]