Jan 05
Wheat farmers in the United States and consumers in Japan share a special relationship built on trust and mutual respect cultivated over the past 70 years. As a result, Japan is one of the largest and loyal markets for U.S. wheat, importing roughly half of its wheat needs from the United States. Maintaining this market …
Dec 19
Q&A: Technical Assistance Demonstrates Value of U.S. Wheat to South American Customers Getting deep into the technical details of how and why U.S. wheat classes are valuable to South American millers and bakers is one of the favorite parts of working for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) for Regional Director Miguel Galdos. Originally trained as an …
Oct 24
After the collection and analysis of more than 2,250 samples of wheat collected from coast to coast, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has officially published the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report. The report, which is the 46th issued since 1979, provides essential, objective information to help global wheat buyers purchase the wheat they need at the best …
Sep 18
From treats like churros to daily staples like bolillo bread, Mexican consumers love wheat-based foods. High-quality U.S. wheat is the critical ingredient for these staples, but strong partnerships between U.S. wheat farmers and their Mexican customers are what truly keep Mexico as the top U.S. wheat market. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) leaders explored the important …
May 09
The U.S. wheat industry is actively engaged in the ongoing legislative landscape in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of farm bill discussions and the reconciliation process. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications for the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), to gain an update on these …
Jul 15
While attending the U.S. Wheat Summer Business Meeting in Oklahoma City, Farm Director KC Sheperd asked U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson about what U.S. Wheat has been doing. Because U.S. Wheat has been representing wheat farmers in the United States since the 1950s, and during that time, the markets have changed widely and will …
Sep 28
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) continued a tradition of promoting the value of U.S. agricultural products together with other USDA Foreign Agricultural Service cooperator organizations by co-hosting the annual U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference Sept. 12 to 14, 2023, in Da Nang, Vietnam. This conference is designed as a value-added service for Southeast Asian buyers served by …
Apr 28
On April 18, 2023, Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) officially merged to create a new Class 1 railroad CPKS, the first single-line service across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico (map above from Trains.com). Rail logistics comprise a sizeable portion of U.S. wheat export basis, encompassing the costs of …
Apr 13
Farmers who spent the past year staring at charts and graphs that gauge costs and returns would certainly by now be quite familiar with the sensation of vertigo. Up and down, down and up. The proper term is “volatility,” and for those who make a living growing wheat and other crops, it can affect decisions made in …
Mar 03
Since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine sent them soaring one year ago, global and U.S. wheat prices have decreased significantly. Continued Black Sea Grain Corridor exports and improved production outlook in major exporters such as Russia and Australia have helped relieve the market of some supply pressure. Bulk ocean freight rates have also broken in favor of wheat and …
