General Information
The agricultural areas of the United States differ dramatically in topography, soils and climate. Because of these differences, the United States produces a wide variety of crops, each suited to its own locale. Wheat is a typical example.
Wheat is grown in most of the 50 states of the United States. The kind of wheat grown and the quantity vary widely from one region to another.
Thus, an importer or domestic miller can be readily assured of obtaining the type of wheat they need by selecting the proper class with proper specifications.
The many varieties of winter and spring wheat are grouped into six official classes. The class is determined by its hardness, the color of its kernels and by its planting time.
Each class of wheat has its own characteristics related to milling, baking or other food use.