U.S. Wheat in MEENA Region

The harvest may be over, but the work to share our story is just hitting its stride. Following the 2025 harvest, North Dakota representatives joined U.S. Wheat Associates for 37 Crop Quality Seminars across 45 countries, reaching over 1,500 international buyers.

From Asia to Europe, we combined technical data with the real-life story of our family farms:

Dr. Shahidul Islam (NDSU) shared technical lab insights on milling and baking performance with customers in Southeast Asia.

Chairman Mark Birdsall brought the story of his family’s farming practices to life for buyers in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China.

Erica Olson (NDWC) discussed HRS and durum quality data and varietal trends with high-value European markets.

These conversations are the foundation of the long-standing relationships that keep U.S. wheat as the preferred choice worldwide. Read the full recap here: https://www.ndwheat.com/post/2025-crop-quality-seminars-taking-u-s-wheat-to-the-global-stage

“Taiwan is one of U.S. wheat’s most important partners and this agreement comes as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Wheat Associates Taipei Office,” said U.S. Wheat Associates President and CEO Mike Spier. “The agreement has the potential to provide duty-free access for U.S. wheat and contains significant commitments to adopt sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) policies that are science-based and enable trade.”

Read more about the trade agreement in the 🔗 link in the first comment ⬇️

Wheat farmers play a vital role in feeding consumers around the globe. Wheat-based foods like bread, pasta or tortillas provide complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and essential micronutrients. Pairing wheat foods with protein sources like meats, dairy or legumes creates balanced meals that support energy and overall nutrition.

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Global wheat production is projected at 841.8 MMT, up 41.4.0 MMT year-over-year.

View the U.S. Wheat Associates graphic summary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s February WASDE at ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r73Ck1.

The report includes global wheat market factors, major country and regional export history, and U.S. wheat supply and demand summaries by class.

Feeding the world requires nutritious food produced responsibly.

U.S. wheat farmers invest in innovation, sustainability, and stewardship to grow wheat that supports both people and the planet. By improving yields while conserving natural resources, U.S. wheat contributes to resilient food systems and better nutrition outcomes for communities around the world.

These commitments are why millers around the world trust U.S. wheat.

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U.S. Wheat Associates welcomes the award of $452 million to the World Food Programme by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The award is the first under the USDA’s administration of the Food for Peace program.

🌾 While the total award includes a mix of bulk and processed commodities across seven countries, 31,000 metric tons (1.14 million bushels) of U.S. wheat are expected to be programmed across several countries.

Read the full news release at the link 🔗 in the first comment ⬇️

For the week ending February 1, 2026, winter wheat condition rated 2% very poor, 8% poor, 28% fair, 58% good, and 5% excellent, according to USDA NASS.

📢 The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service successfully purchased 𝟭𝟴𝟯,𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 (nearly 6.75 million bushels) of U.S. hard red winter wheat in mid-January, marking the first purchases of U.S. wheat under the 2025 fiscal year awards under the Food for Progress program. The purchases will be delivered in four cargoes: three loaded in Houston, Texas, and one from Kalama, Washington, for destinations in Ethiopia and Kenya.

Learn more about the Food for Progress program at the link 🔗 in the first comment ⬇️

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Wishing you a New Year filled with success, stability and new opportunities. Happy New Year 2026