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Greenfield Milling Opens Opportunities for Southern Idaho Wheat Farmers

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.  Utah Flour Mills, the parent company of Greenfield Milling, inked a 20-year agreement with Campbell Snacks to provide a dedicated pneumatic flour supply to Pepperidge Farm, which relies on Idaho wheat to make Goldfish crackers and several of the company’s iconic cookies.  The mill has a maximum capacity of 7,500 cwt per day and is equipped for hard and soft wheats.  The addition of this mill and long term contract means heightened demand consistency and market predictability for Idaho farmers.

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October 28, 2025
Taiwan and Idaho Wheat Sign Purchasing Agreement: Who Wins?
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.
October 28, 2025
Collaboration Grows a Stronger Industry
This week, wheat commission leadership and staff from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington met together in Portland for a tri-state commission meeting.
October 28, 2025
Greenfield Milling Opens Opportunities for Southern Idaho Wheat Farmers
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.
October 16, 2025
IWRB Approves Projects to Strengthen Idaho’s Water Future
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.
October 16, 2025
Nigerian Flour Millers Source Wheat from the U.S.
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.