U.S Wheat Associates

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. USW promotes the reliability, quality and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to wheat buyers, millers, bakers, food processors and government officials in more than 100 countries around the world.  USW does not buy, sell nor process wheat but helps make it easier for everyone else who does.

USW proudly represents the hard-working farm families that produce enough wheat every year to fill American tables, while still supplying a leading share of world wheat trade. USW links overseas customers directly to the wheat they purchase and to the farmers who grow it.

Fifth Generation Wheat Farmer Peter Hvidsten on Why Less Input Means Better Output

He spoke to us about the precise cost, productivity and sustainability benefits of using the right amount of fertilizer where it’s needed and reducing tillage passes on his fields. 

One Farm, Three Generations: The Family Future-proofing Whitman County Wheat Production

The farm is located in St John, Washington, Whitman County and grows Soft White and White Club wheat. We asked the Baileys what sustainable farming means to them.

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Wheat Farmer Doug Goyings on Leading-Edge Precision and Conservation Practices

He is constantly striving to implement new practices and innovations that make the farm more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable.

Droughts Could Affect 60% of Global Wheat Fields by End of the Century

Prolonged droughts could lead to higher cost for bread. While this month saw increased focus on climate change at the special panel at the United Nations and school-children protests across […]

U.S. Wheat Farmers Make Sustainable Farming Choices

Wheat farmers across the United States are implementing sustainable farming practices in accordance with what makes sense for their land and their crops. From coast to coast, the best part […]

New Gene-detecting Technology Brings New Resilient Super Wheat Closer

Scientists in the United Kingdom have pioneered a new gene-detecting technology which could bring higher yields and ‘vastly’ reduce the need for agro-chemical applications.

U.S. Wheat Sustainability is In the Details

When it comes to analyzing the sustainability of agricultural crops there is a tendency to apply generalized metrics or standards to a wide swath of scenarios.

U.S. Wheat Organizations Step Up Agriculture Sustainability Initiatives

By Elizabeth Westendorf A rapidly emerging food marketing trend is the concept of “sustainable production.” Sustainability is not clearly defined and therefore means something different to each participant in the […]

Wheat Industry Steps Up Engagement in U.S. Sustainable Agriculture

The stakes are high in this game for industry impact and environmental protection, and this creates challenges for producers. U.S. farmers are committed to continuous improvement, and that is why U.S. wheat industry organizations are actively engaged in relevant sustainability initiatives.