U.S. Wheat Associates

After collecting and analyzing over 2,250 samples of wheat coast to coast, U.S. Wheat Associates has published the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report.

Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Wheat Associates, the Bangladesh government committed to purchasing 700,000 metric tons, or 25.7 million bushels, of American wheat annually

While harvest is underway in many parts of the nation, U.S. Wheat Associates is still promoting American wheat to overseas buyers.

On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative.  Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.   Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.   Many ...

Congratulations to Almira, WA wheat-farmer Mike Carstensen, who was elected the U.S. Wheat Associates next Secretary-Treasurer.  Carstensen will take office this July, and serve until June 2026.   Also, at last week’s meeting in Boise, USW voted to make current Secretary-Treasurer Gary Millershaski of Lakin, KS, the next Vice Chairman, and to make current Vice Chairman Jim Pellman of McClusky, ND

Mike Spier, U.S. Wheat Associates vice president of overseas operations, has been elected as the organization’s next President and CEO.  The move becomes official with the retirement of current President and CEO Vince Peterson on July 1st.   Spier ...

U.S. Wheat Associates is out with the 2024 U.S. Crop Quality Report which includes grade, flour, dough, and baking data for five of the six U.S. wheat classes.  This report provides essential and objective information to help buyers get the wheat they need at the best possible value.   “Afte...

U.S. Wheat Associates is running a new campaign, promoting the high quality of American wheat and highlight how it reaches global customers.  Ralph Loos, U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Communications, said they created a video series project that will serve as a tool to educate and highlight American wheat to buyers worldwide.   “...

U.S. Wheat Association commended the USDA for its thorough, science-based process resulting in the deregulation of the H-B-4 drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions.  The farmer leaders of USW are confident that the trait has the potential to deliver significant producer and consumer benefits.  Althoug...

U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023.