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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.
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
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.
June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
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.
Wheat Market Development with the Beyond the Bushel Wheat Campaign
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US Wheat Associates recently held an event to continue to create and grow the African wheat market for US wheat producers.
US Wheat Still Going to Food Aid Programs
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With many US programs frozen right now by the Trump Administration, US food ai programs are proceeding as scheduled.
January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.
WA Grower Named USWA Sec/Treasurer and Trump Aims Tariffs at China
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors elected Almira, Washington grower, Mike Carstensen new Secretary-Treasurer for the organization, and in his second day in office, President Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats.
WA Grower Named USWA Sec/Treasurer and Trump Aims Tariffs at China
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors elected Almira, Washington grower, Mike Carstensen new Secretary-Treasurer for the organization, and in his second day in office, President Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats.
Additional Funding Creates More Opportunity to Promote US Whet
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UW Wheat Associates received a $12 million dollars in a second round of funding through the USDA RAPP Program.
US Wheat Associates Uses Grant Funds to Promote US Wheat
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Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding is being used to host seminars and promote the value of US wheat to international buyers.
Rollins Named Ag Secretary and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting to President-elect Trump’s naming of Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.
Annual Report Shows Value of US Wheat
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The US Wheat Associates are preparing to share their annual crop quality report with foreign buyers in an effort to increase US wheat exports.