Steve Mercer, Author at U.S. Wheat Associates

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Entries by Steve Mercer

HB4 Wheat, Uncategorized, USW Announcements

Broadcast Version – U.S. Wheat Associates Statement on USDA Deregulation of HB4 Drought-Tolerant Trait in Wheat

ANNOUNCER: The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will deregulate the HB4 drought tolerant trade in wheat. Farmer leaders of U.S. Wheat Associates commended USDA’s thorough, science-based process and expressed confidence in the trait’s potential to deliver significant benefits for both producers and consumers. Oklahoma wheat grower and U.S. Wheat Associates past chairman Michael Peters […]

August 27, 2024/by Steve Mercer

HB4 Wheat, USW Announcements, Wheat Export Supply System

U.S. Wheat Associates Statement on USDA Approval of HB4® Drought-Tolerant Wheat Trait

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its thorough, science-based process resulting in the deregulation of the HB4® drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions announced on August 27, 2024. The farmer leaders of USW are confident that the HB4® trait has the potential to deliver significant producer and consumer benefits. […]

August 27, 2024/by Steve Mercer

Uncategorized, USW Announcements

U.S. Wheat Associates West Coast Office Moves to Portland’s World Trade Center

PORTLAND, Oregon — As of Aug. 1, 2024, the West Coast Office of U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will be located at the World Trade Center, Suite 1125, 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204. USW is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. Five full-time employees in the West Coast Office provide […]

July 25, 2024/by Steve Mercer

USW Announcements

Bakery Technician Sam Yap Joins U.S. Wheat Associates in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) announces a new addition to its team in its regional Singapore Office. Sam Yap joins the organization this month as a bakery technician with a regional focus in South and Southeast Asia. “We are excited to welcome a talented baker with valuable industry experience and insight to support customers […]

June 10, 2024/by Steve Mercer

USW Announcements

Celebrating The Future of Agriculture – and Wheat Foods, From Farm to Flour – on the National Mall

The U.S. Wheat Associates, National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Millers’ Association, and American Bakers Association are joining the Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall near the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters on May 6, 7, and 8, 2024. The event will showcase the constant improvement in American agriculture from […]

May 1, 2024/by Steve Mercer

USW Announcements

Feeding the World, Caring for the Land: U.S. Wheat Associates Launches ‘Stories of Stewardship’ Video Series

ARLINGTON, Virginia – The time and effort U.S. farmers put into caring for the land makes for a story that is not shared often enough. A new video series produced by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) aims to change that for overseas wheat buyers by focusing on how producers help feed the world while also acting […]

January 4, 2024/by Steve Mercer

Joint Statement with NAWG

Wheat Organizations Welcome Reopening of Border Rail Crossings

ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency reopened rail crossings in El Paso and Eagle Point today. These rail corridors are essential gateways to many loyal flour millers and their wheat food customers in Mexico who […]

December 22, 2023/by Steve Mercer

Joint Statement with NAWG

Closed Rail Crossings on the Mexican Border Put Crucial Wheat Exports at Risk

ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) have joined several other U.S. agricultural organizations in signing a letter encouraging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reopen rail crossings in El Paso and Eagle Point for trade as quickly as possible. Given the huge volume of U.S. wheat […]

December 20, 2023/by Steve Mercer

Export Market Development, Food Aid, Joint Statement with NAWG, Uncategorized

Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance and Export Market Development

ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023. USW and NAWG thank Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for releasing […]

October 24, 2023/by Steve Mercer

Uncategorized, USW Announcements, USW Personnel

U.S. Wheat Associates Hires Fiscal Officer, Promotes Two Others

USW Vice President of Finance Kevin McGarry has announced position changes in his team. Norman Karlson has been hired as Fiscal Officer effective August 29, 2023. Kurt Coppens has been promoted to Director of Finance from his current position as Fiscal Officer. And current Senior Staff Accountant Adam Kiely has been promoted to Comptroller. USW […]

August 30, 2023/by Steve Mercer

About Steve Mercer

Entries by Steve Mercer

Broadcast Version – U.S. Wheat Associates Statement on USDA Deregulation of HB4 Drought-Tolerant Trait in Wheat

U.S. Wheat Associates Statement on USDA Approval of HB4® Drought-Tolerant Wheat Trait

U.S. Wheat Associates West Coast Office Moves to Portland’s World Trade Center

Bakery Technician Sam Yap Joins U.S. Wheat Associates in Southeast Asia

Celebrating The Future of Agriculture – and Wheat Foods, From Farm to Flour – on the National Mall

Feeding the World, Caring for the Land: U.S. Wheat Associates Launches ‘Stories of Stewardship’ Video Series

Wheat Organizations Welcome Reopening of Border Rail Crossings

Closed Rail Crossings on the Mexican Border Put Crucial Wheat Exports at Risk

Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance and Export Market Development

U.S. Wheat Associates Hires Fiscal Officer, Promotes Two Others

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