ND Wheat News Releases

Prior to 2025, the conversation around world durum supplies was one of tighter than average supply and demand fundamentals and declining ending stocks. In fact, ending stocks reached a near three-decade year low in 2024. This was the result of major production related issues in many of the top durum producing countries. Prices during this time frame were extremely sensitive to shifts in demand and other market factors and trended higher than average. However, production r

Export sales of U.S. wheat remain about 15% higher than one year ago, a trend that has been prevalent throughout much of the growing season. Sales to our top two customers, Mexico and the Philippines, continue to show double digit increases. Exports are relatively stable year on year to Japan and Taiwan, two customers consistently in the top five, but are down to Korea. We are also seeing higher sales to countries not typically in the top ten market set, including Colombia

While North Dakota wheat is a staple on the global stage, the Commission remains equally committed to growing demand right here at home. Strengthening our domestic market ensures a stable, diverse foundation for our producers. To amplify this mission, we are excited to highlight the evolving role of the Wheat Foods Council (WFC). The WFC is currently undergoing a strategic shift to become the definitive Domestic Producer Voice. Historically focused on broad consumer outreach,