ND Wheat News Releases

Recently, the North Dakota Wheat Commission welcomed two representatives from Olam Agri to North Dakota. The two oversee some of Nigeria's largest wheat milling operations and bring decades of experience in flour milling, food manufacturing, and supply chain management across multiple continents. Nigeria is a large wheat consumer and importer, though it tends to be price-sensitive. There is growing demand for high-quality, reliable wheat, providing a niche market for U.S. HR

Recently, the North Dakota Wheat Commission welcomed a group of wheat buyers and milling experts from Chile to North Dakota. A visit that could open real doors for HRS wheat in South America.

The winter wheat crop has been closely watched this spring as drought, heat and even freezing conditions have impacted crop conditions. The May USDA Crop Production report provided the first estimate for 2026 winter wheat, and while expectations were for a smaller crop compared to 2025, the projected 25% decline caught many by surprise. Total winter wheat production is pegged at 1.05 billion bushels, the smallest in decades. Winter wheat seedings were down marginally from