Video: USW, Oklahoma Wheat Industry Play Host to Trade Delegation from Brazil

Led by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Market Analyst Tyllor Ledford, a Brazilian trade delegation spent three days in Oklahoma to meet with exporters in the area who ship wheat from the largest inland port in the U.S. down to New Orleans for shipment out to customers in South America and other international markets. The team from Brazil also learned about wheat varieties and wheat research, as well as the many uses for U.S. wheat, at Oklahoma State University (OSU).

USW’s Santiago Office sponsored the team, which included wheat procurement managers from six key flour mills in Brazil. Along with Oklahoma, the team visited exporters and wheat industry leaders in Minnesota and surrounding area.

The trip helped improve the confidence in the U.S. export system, reinforced the reliability of the supply chain, and enhanced the group’s knowledge about USW wheat classes and applications. Additionally, interactions with traders established connections and deepened existing relationships.

“This team represented about 70% of total Brazilian wheat milling capacity. That’s about 8.0 MMT of wheat per year and $2.3 billion in value” said Osvaldo Seco, USW Assistant Regional Director in South America. “Participants learned about the U.S. wheat marketing system, its year-round availability, and the investment and effort of U.S. wheat producers to deliver consistent quality year after year.”

USW Past Chairman Michael Peters and the Oklahoma Wheat Commission welcomed the team during its stay in Oklahoma.

“We were excited to be able to host the Brazilian team in our state and have discussions about the wheat they are using in their part of the world,” Mike Schulte, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, said.

Schulte shares more information about the team’s visit in this short video.