Idaho Wheat

“Experiences like these have shaped my understanding of what is at stake: not simply the delivery of food, but the preservation of life.”

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“I was also born 60 years ago [in 1966, the year the U.S. Wheat Taiwan office was opened]. My grandfather was a miller. My clothing said ‘American wheat’ — made for me by my grandmother from sacks we received the wheat in. It is an honor to accept this recognition of partnership on behalf of my family’s milling business with U.S. wheat farmers.”

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What started 70 years ago with buses converted into kitchens distributing flour across Japan is now a loyal partnership built on trust and shared values. Japan has purchased more U.S. wheat than any other country over the past seven decades, paying premiums for superior quality. Today we celebrated and honored the continuing commitment shared between 🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵.

Something to celebrate! 🥳 A sixty year commitment to consistent, superior quality between Idaho’s wheat-growing families and Taiwan’s milling and baking families. Taiwan is the #1 consumer, per capita, of U.S. wheat and their demand for wheat exceeds their demand for rice. From one baker at the anniversary ceremony, “You won our hearts and our diets changed.”

Idaho Wheat commissioners and staff presented Yi-I Huang, Country Director for Taiwan, with a proclamation of appreciation and continued partnership signed by . Cheers to the next 60 years!

While commodity prices continue to soften, the prices of farm inputs keep going up. Together, this creates incredible risk and uncertainty on the farm.

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Baseball is officially in full swing (see what we did there?). Join us at the ballpark on Friday, July 10 for Idaho Grain Night at the Idaho Falls Chukars. Reserve your ⚾️free⚾️ tickets at the link in bio.

Longer days 🌱 More sunshine ☀️ Spring

No pinching. 🌱🍀

“It is no exaggeration to say that without ready access to modern pesticides like glyphosate, the availability of sufficient food to feed the plant’s 8.3 billion inhabitants would be in serious doubt.”

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