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Last week, commissioners and staff from the Idaho Wheat Commission joined Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke, Mr. Michael Chang, President of the Taiwan Flour Millers Association (TFMA), and Ms. May Lin, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, to sign a letter of intent important to the wheat industry.

This week, wheat commission leadership and staff from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington met together in Portland for a tri-state commission meeting.

Greenfield Milling officially opened its state-of-the-art mill in Richmond, Utah in September. Located directly adjacent to Campbell Snacks Pepperidge Farm baking and packaging facility 15 miles outside of Logan, Utah, the mill is uniquely positioned to serve as an additional link between Idaho’s wheat farmers and grocery shelves.

The Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) recently approved several major projects to strengthen long-term water sustainability across the state. Highlights include $18.6 million for groundwater-to-surface water conversion projects to ease pressure on the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA), funding for canal and dam improvements, a new U.S. Geological Survey recharge study, and steps toward an Upper Snake River Basin WaterSmart Study. Backed by $30 million in new state funding, these initiatives boost recharge, conservation, and storage. For Idaho wheat growers, reliable irrigation depends on a healthy ESPA. By conserving water and expanding storage, these projects help safeguard access to irrigation, reduce risks of shortages, and support the long-term stability of Idaho agriculture.

U.S. wheat exports to Nigeria reached N203 billion ($139.5 million) in the first half of 2025, a 246% increase from the same period in 2024. The USDA projects Nigerian wheat imports to rise to 6.7 million tonnes in 2025/26, supported by a stable exchange rate, lower global grain prices, and a temporary zero-duty import policy that boosted millers’ profits. About 70% of Nigeria’s wheat flour is used for bread, with noodles ranking second in demand.