U.S. Wheat Associates Contact: Steve Mercer, USW Vice President of Communications, smercer@uswheat.org, (703) 650-0251 U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomes the ruling today by a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel that Chinese government payments to farmers for wheat exceed China’s aggregate measure … Continued
By Adam Russell San Angelo, Texas – Wheat acres were expected to perform well in areas with moisture, but market conditions could mean tough decisions for grain producers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Bill Thompson, AgriLife Extension … Continued
Agweek By Jonathan Knutson, Agweek Staff Writer A European agricultural university is working to produce what it describes as “gluten safe” wheat. U.S. Wheat Associates, which develops export markets for the U.S. wheat, welcomes the work — but with reservations. Wageningen … Continued
Agri-Pulse By Spencer Chase USDA economists expect farmers to increase plantings of corn this spring while reducing their soybean production as the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war with China remains unsettled. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson, speaking at the department’s 95th annual Agricultural … Continued
U.S. Wheat Associates By Claire Hutchins, USW Market Analyst In its February 2019 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, USDA predicted global wheat production to fall 3 percent below last year’s volume to 735 million metric tons (MMT) … Continued
National Association of Wheat Growers Contact: Caitlin Eannello 240-423-4345 (Cell) Washington, D.C. (February 15, 2019) – The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates held its annual winter conference from February 11-15, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Conducting meetings with … Continued
Successful Farming By Terri Queck-Matzie More than one-third of the population of the earth depends on wheat as a staple of its diet. When milled into flour, the grain accounts for nearly 20% of calories and protein consumed by humans, more … Continued
USDA Contact: Peter Wood peter.wood@usda.gov 202-720-3646 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm … Continued
AgriLife Today Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Jason Johnson, 254-968-4144, jason.johnson@ag.tamu.edu Growing demand in developing markets will help fuel optimism for Texas grain producers this growing season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. Dr. Jason Johnson, … Continued
AgriLife Today Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Jason Johnson, 254-968-4144, jason.johnson@ag.tamu.edu Growing demand in developing markets will help fuel optimism for Texas grain producers this growing season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. Dr. Jason Johnson, … Continued