Blaine Jacobson
Idaho Wheat Commission
(208) 334-2353
Several Idaho grain handlers offer spring wheat contracts to wheat growers. Please check with your grain handler for specific details. The latest information we have is listed below:
Varieties Being Contracted
Alzada and Kronos Durum varieties, 13% minimum protein
Klasic, or Blanca Grande Hard White varieties, $.10 premium to market, 12% minimum protein.
Snowcrest Hard White variety, $.15 premium to market, 12% minimum protein
Pristine Hard White, see grain handler for details
WB 470 Soft White variety, $.10 premium to market
Alturas Soft White variety, contract price based on futures
Selected HRS I.P. varieties, including WB 936, Jefferson, & Jerome varieties, $.10+ premium to market
Organic wheat, HRS, SW, HW, HRW, market price + $2.50 premium
Idaho Grain Handlers Offering Contracts
General Mills, Idaho Falls
AgriSource, Burley, Newdale, Mountain Home
Ririe Grain
Pasley Grain, Idaho Falls
Demand continues to outpace supply for Hard White wheat grown in southern Idaho. For the past couple of years, the entire crop has been sold within days of harvest. The domestic market demand for hard White remains superb as we go into another spring planting cycle.
Several Idaho grain handlers have responded to our annual survey of spring wheat contracts being offered to wheat growers. There are likely other grain handlers who are offering spring contracts that are not listed below. Please check with your grain handler for specific details.
