USA Wheat Expert

  U.S. Wheat Associates   (USW) is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. USW promotes the reliability, quality and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to wheat buyers, millers, bakers, food processors and government officials in more than 100 countries around the world. Its mission is to “Develop, maintain, and expand international markets to enhance  wheat’s profitability    or U.S. wheat producers and its value for their customers.” Funding is made possible through check off dollars, goods and services from 17 state wheat commissions and cost-share grants from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. USW does not buy, sell, or process wheat; we do help make it easier for everyone else who does. USW proudly represents the hard-working farm families that take great care in producing the highest  quality wheat   in the most sustainable ways possible to honor their family legacies and ensure greater value for their custo...

  No matter where you live in the world, wheat will probably be close by since it is the most consumed grain in the world. This isn’t surprising since it can be grown in many climates and used in a variety of highly palatable and nutritious ways. Here are some examples of how different regions around the world use wheat in their cuisines: * United States & Canada: bread, cereals, pasta, crackers, cookies, pretzels and pies * Europe: bread, cereals, pastries, pasta * Mexico & Central America: flour tortillas, breads and empanadas * Australia: bread, cereals, pasta * Asia: noodles and breads Culinary Uses of Wheat There are six   different classes of wheat : Hard Red Winter, Hard Red Spring, Soft Red Winter, Hard White, Soft White and Durum. Each of these classes varies in its protein and gluten content. The six wheat classes grown in the United States provide essential ingredients for hundreds of unique wheat food products — and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is fully comm...