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U.S. Wheat: Meeting Global Demand
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The U.S. Wheat Store is Always Open
U.S. wheat farmers produce a plentiful wheat crop each year allowing the United States to be the largest single exporter of wheat in the world. People around the world rely on the United States and a handful of other countries to supply the basic ingredient for their traditional wheat-based foods.

While world wheat trade is largely a commercial market, buyers expect wheat to be available when needed. The U.S. wheat industry recognizes that this social contract exists and has invested much to earn the reputation as the world’s most reliable choice.


To download a copy of the Statement on Reliability, please click here.

More Information
The U.S. is the world's largest wheat exporter, but U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) does not buy nor sell U.S. wheat. This market strength confers a responsibility on the U.S. wheat industry, and USW's commitment to helping customers get the wheat they want at the best value possible is second-to-none.

It is strongly encouraged that U.S. wheat buyers make their first point of contact with a local USW office. Our representatives, some with more than 30 years of relevant experience, are prepared to help buyers before, during, and after the sale. Click here to find the USW office nearest you.

The site also includes:

Information about the six classes of wheat grown in the U.S., U.S. Grade Standards, and the U.S. export grain inspection, at U.S. Wheat Classes.

Information about private exporters, standard purchase processes, transportation, and financing at How to Buy.

A Glossary of frequently used terms.

CROP QUALITY
The Harvest

2011 U.S. Crop Quality Report

For decades, USW has published detailed information about each U.S. wheat crop -- by class and by regions within class. It is the information buyers need to get the most value possible for their investment. The latest Crop Quality Report for 2011 is now available online

Read the latest report...

WASDE

Steady U.S. Wheat Demand

The first World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) for 2012 reflected steady overseas demand for U.S. wheat and an optimistic group of U.S. winter wheat growers. Projected exports are raised 25 million bushels based on the pace of sales and shipments to traditional markets. Increases for Hard Red Winter, White, and Soft Red Winter wheat more than offset a reduction for Hard Red Spring wheat. Ending stocks are projected 8 million bushels lower at 870 million. Global ending stocks for 2011/12 are projected 1.5 million tons higher at 210.0 million.

Read the January WASDE Report