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Moisture Boosts Winter Wheat Outlook

Published November 22, 2024

Much of the U.S. winter wheat crop received timely rains before heading into winter dormancy. “In a very short time, we went from very poor crop condition ratings to a much more positive outlook,” said Tyllor Ledford, market analyst, U.S.…

USW Officer Team Installed

Published July 11, 2024

U.S. Wheat Associates has seated its new officer team for 2024-2025. Idaho farmer Clark Hamilton is the new USW chairman. Jim Pellman of McClusky, North Dakota is the new vice chairman. The secretary-treasurer is Gary Millershaski of Kansas.

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Biotech Wheat on the Way

Published May 3, 2024

Biotechnology and gene-editing are seen as a way to deliver high-yield stability to the wheat business. U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman said this technology is on the horizon. "You've got this company out of Argentina, Bioceres that's…

$1 Billion for Global Food Assistance

Published April 19, 2024

USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development will buy $1 billion of U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need worldwide. This is a follow-up to last October's statement about combatting global hunger. Commodities will include…

U.S. Wheat is ‘the Best’

Published February 27, 2024

East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Rhonda Larson has wrapped up her year as past chair of U.S. Wheat Associates, ending her six-year run on the USW officer team. "It's been a whirlwind." Larson is proud of the reputation of U.S. wheat.…

Pellman Moves to Vice Chair

Published January 30, 2024

McClusky, North Dakota farmer Jim Pellman is the incoming vice chair for U.S. Wheat Associates. The board also elected Clark Hamilton of Idaho as chairman, and Gary Millershaski of Kansas as secretary-treasurer. These newly-elected officers will take their positions at…

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A USDA Program Could Help Boost U.S. Wheat Sales

Published November 29, 2023

U.S. Wheat Associates strives to enhance trade relationships. “Sometimes it’s a challenge," said Rhonda Larson, past chair, USW. "Our wheat isn’t the cheapest wheat out there.” USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program could help bolster trade. “It’s federal money for us…

A ‘Whirlwind Year’ for East Grand Forks Grower

Published July 12, 2023

East Grand Forks farmer Rhonda Larson has wrapped up her tenure as chair of U.S. Wheat Associates. Larson describes the past year as a whirlwind. "I've been all over the world in a year and seen so many markets, wheat…

Consolidation Concerns

Published March 18, 2023

U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are disappointed the Surface Transportation Board approved the merger between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad. USW President Vince Peterson said the green light was given without…

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U.S. Wheat Associates Elects ’23-’24 Officer Team

Published February 3, 2023

East Grand Forks farmer Rhonda Larson will be succeeded by Oklahoma farmer Michael Peters as chairperson of U.S. Wheat Associates. Larson will turn over the leadership of the group at the U.S. Wheat Associates board meeting in Minneapolis in July.…

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Moisture Boosts Winter Wheat Outlook

USW Officer Team Installed

Biotech Wheat on the Way

$1 Billion for Global Food Assistance

U.S. Wheat is ‘the Best’

Pellman Moves to Vice Chair

A USDA Program Could Help Boost U.S. Wheat Sales

A ‘Whirlwind Year’ for East Grand Forks Grower

Consolidation Concerns

U.S. Wheat Associates Elects ’23-’24 Officer Team

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