Rails. Rivers. Roads. Each form of transportation serves as a cornerstone to help keep Idaho wheat growers competitive in domestic and world markets.
Geography plays a major role in delivering market destinations. Due to Idaho’s geography and diverse growing conditions, demand for wheat may come from a doodle maker in Japan or a flour miller in Utah, a flatbread baker in Yemen or a cereal maker in Iowa.
Today, approximately 51% of the state’s wheat will move to export markets and a little less than half will be utilized here in the U.S. Overall, railroads move 36% of Idaho’s wheat to market, barges deliver approximately 35% to coastal areas and 29% is trucked directly to end users.
This broad demand for Idaho wheat underscores the importance of having a diverse and dependable transportation system.
Learn more about Idaho Wheat Transoprotation Characteristics.
