A global perspective
USW hosted back-to-back marketing conferences in Asia, uniting over 300 wheat buyers and experts. The events fostered relationships, shared insights, and launched impactful B2B meetings.
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Growers, meet your wheat customers
Each year from June through October, the Washington Grain Commission (WGC) welcomes international wheat buyers who travel thousands of miles to see the source of their supply. These trade teams are composed of flour millers, bakers, food manufacturers, and grain buyers — many of whom rely on the quality and consistency of Washington-grown wheat classes,
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Washington wheat: A favorite for SW exports
Washington state leads in soft white wheat production, with 85% of its crop grown as SW. Key international markets drive strong demand for this versatile wheat.
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Meeting Mexico’s market needs
In 2024-25, U.S. soft white wheat purchases from Mexico more than doubled due to competitive pricing and promotion, potentially signaling a shift benefiting Washington’s wheat growers.
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PNW crop quality
The Wheat Marketing Center provides its 2024 Pacific Northwest crop quality assessment.
Celebrating malt barley
At YaYa Brewing Company in Spokane Valley, the GRAINMAKER Festival features world-class breweries from the West Coast. Celebrating the annual grain harvest and raising money for promoting barley.
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National Cotton Council Tour
WGC’s Mary Palmer Sullivan joined farmers and association leaders from across the U.S. in West Texas for the National Cotton Council’s Multi-Commodity Education Program. The tour fosters cross-commodity dialogue and relationship-building, creating a platform for future agricultural leadership.
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What happened to barley?
Discounts and the rise of corn and soybean acres put a dent in barley crop production.
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New hire
The Washington Grain Commission announces Jake Liening joined the commission staff as a market development specialist on Sept. 16.
Market success built on decades of work
The traditional North Asian U.S. wheat markets remain steady, but still require additional support.
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