ND Wheat News Releases

Neal Fisher was honored by colleagues, board members, and staff in November for over forty years of pivotal service to the North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC). Officially retired on July 1, 2025, Neal began as Marketing Specialist in 1977, advanced to Deputy Administrator in 1983, and became Administrator in 1998, shaping the Commission's direction throughout his tenure.

The 2025 production year for world wheat is one for the record books. Excellent growing conditions in most of the major production countries led to strong yields, more than offsetting steady to lower planted area in key regions.

The 2025 world durum crop is currently estimated at 1.37 billion bushels, up from 1.34 last year, and the largest crop in nine years. All of the key production regions had larger crops, with significant rebounds in Canada, the EU and North Africa, and a smaller increase in the United States.

In the fall of 2025, USW hosted 37 crop quality seminars for over 1,500 participants across 45 countries. While the core of the event is technical data—ranging from milling and dough quality to baking performance—the seminars also provide a platform to share the story of U.S. farming practices and provide production and price outlooks.

This past December, the North Dakota Wheat Commission hosted our Annual Meeting of County Representatives. This event is dedicated to the progress of our state’s wheat industry, providing a deep dive into the immediate issues impacting local producers through updates on critical infrastructure and global relationship building.

By: Erica Olson Posted: September 8, 2025 Dustin Johnsrud, Epping, was recently recognized for 12 years of service to the NDWC. After...

Clark Hamilton, USW past chairman, passes the gavel to Jim Pellman at the USW summer meeting in Boise, ID. By: Erica Olson...

By: Jim Peterson Posted: September 8, 2025 The NDWC is looking to add to its staff to expand communication efforts and assist with market...

Scott Huso, NDWC District 5 board representative (3rd from the right), hosted the team at his farm. NDWC Vice Chairman Aaron Kjelland and...

By: Dalton Henry, USW Posted: September 8, 2025 Many producers, and organizations that work in trade every day, have found it challenging...

By: Erica Olson Posted: September 8, 2025 U.S. wheat exports and accumulated sales are off to the fastest pace seen in recent years. ...

By: Jim Peterson Posted: September 8, 2025 The 2025 U.S. HRS crop is currently estimated to be about 11 percent lower than last year in...

By: Jim Peterson Posted: September 8, 2025 The 2025 U.S. durum crop is looking at a second consecutive strong production year, although...

By: Erica Olson Posted: September 8, 2025 At its July 1 reorganization meeting, the NDWC board elected Mark Birdsall, Berthold, as...

By: Erica Olson Posted: September 8, 2025 In addition to many customer and producer focused programing, the NDWC provides sponsorship for...

By: Erica Olson Posted: September 8, 2025 The 2025 North Dakota Wheat Variety Survey is now available. The survey details the popularity...

By: Erica Olson Posted: June 16, 2025 The annual wheat variety survey provides pertinent information on variety trends across the state...

By: Jim Peterson Posted: June 16, 2025 Prices for durum continue to hold strong, even as world production projections point to a steady...

By: Jim Peterson Posted: June 16, 2025 The start to the 2025 marketing year on June 1 has been positive for U.S. wheat export sales. ...