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Meat Processing Plant Shutters, Wheat Production Outlook, El Niño Predicted
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Tyson Foods' closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois, capable of handling 3,000 cattle daily, has disrupted the supply chain. The World Agricultural Outlook Board has reduced the EU's wheat production estimate by 1.8 million tons due to extreme summer heat, impacting the yield and bringing the forecast to 134.2 million tons, down 11 million tons from last year. A potential historic El Niño event in the U.S., which could alter winter weather patterns.
Heat Threatens Spring Wheat, Corn Outlook; House Approves Up to $12B in Farm Aid
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AccuWeather's Paul Pastelak discusses the impact of current heat conditions on crops, noting that while spring wheat is performing better than expected, it will still yield less than last year due to hot weather and less precipitation in the Dakotas and Montana. Corn yields are also expected to be lower due to reduced planting.
The House has approved a $95 billion budget resolution, including up to $12 billion in aid for farmers facing financial challenges, which passed on a party-line vot
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Higher-Priced U.S. Wheat Wins Southeast Asia Buyers on Quality
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The US Wheat Associates is noted for its higher-priced wheat compared to competitors like Australia, Canada, and the Black Sea region. Joe Sowers, regional vice president, explains that the US has invested in breeding technologies to produce superior wheat for domestic use, which translates into better performance in automated production lines
Part 2: Wheat as Fish Food
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US Wheat Associates is focusing on its expansion into the global aquaculture market. Julia DeVille from U.S. Wheat Associates discusses the organization's efforts to establish a presence in the South American salmon market as a starting point, with plans to extend into other aquaculture sectors worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Part 1: US Wheat Hooks Salmon Feed Market
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US wheat is being explored as a key ingredient in salmon feed in South American aquaculture.
US Wheat Showcased in Egypt
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US Wheat Associates led a trade mission to Egypt to boost demand for American wheat by educating buyers on its qualities.
Wheat Acreage Falls to 43.78M Amid Drought
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The USDA's recent plantings report revealed lower wheat acreage than expected, which Crossroads Co-Op regional manager Brian Irey believes is more accurate than earlier estimates
USDA Sees Record Global Wheat Crop
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The USDA's February global wheat outlook predicts a record world wheat crop
Tariffs Not Impacting US Wheat
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Tyllor Ledford from US Wheat Associates discusses the minimal impact of tariffs on U.S. wheat trade, noting that memorandums of understanding from tariff negotiations have actually boosted sales as countries seek to improve trade relations with the U.S.
New USW Assistant Director for Southeast Asia
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Tyler Ledford of US Wheat Associates is transitioning from market analyst to assistant director of the Southeast Asia office, a role that involves promoting U.S. wheat in key global markets. The Southeast Asia region is highlighted for its growth potential due to a growing population and expanding economy, with some countries experiencing the highest GDP growth globally.
Lowest Planted Wheat Forecast in Six Years
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The USDA's first winter wheat plantings forecast for 2026 indicates a slight decrease to nearly 33 million acres, down 0.5% from 2025, marking the lowest planted area since 2020.
US Wheat Marketing Efforts
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US Wheat Associates recently concluded their annual crop quality report, which involved over 1,700 millers and bakers from 45 countries, with 37 seminars held. This was the highest attendance in over five years, indicating strong interest despite intense competition in the wheat market
US Wheat Market In a Holding Pattern
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The US wheat market is stable with ample supply, but export demand is insufficient to drive prices up.
Wheat Imports Up to Latin America
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The US Wheat Associates trade team attended the Latin American Milling Association Conference in Colombia, focusing on regional market trends, sustainability, and geopolitical issues.
US Wheat Report Released
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The US Wheat Associates' latest crop quality report highlights a significant increase in US wheat production, the highest since 2016, aided by favorable conditions following years of drought.
GMO Wheat Education is Key
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With the coming of GMO drought-tolerant wheat to the US market in a few years, it is important that US wheat buyers are educated about what it is and why it will be safe.
Good Wheat Marketing Seeing Results
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Tariffs have not caused issues for wheat producers.
US GMO Wheat on the Horizon
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The first steps have been taken to commercialize drought-tolerant GMO wheat for commercialization in the US.
US Wheat Associates Hosting International Wheat Buyers
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US Wheat Associates helps to educate foreign buyers on the positive aspects of US wheat.
China Not a Big Buyer of US Wheat
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While China has been a hard red winter wheat customer, they have not been a big customer for US wheat producers.