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Overview

Twenty states have a wheat checkoff program similar to North Dakota's and all have an assessment rate of 1 cent per bushel or greater. We partner with these states regionally and nationally to expand markets for U.S. wheat. In most cases, producer investments are matched with contributions from government or industry.

Use the links below to learn more about national wheat efforts.

US Wheat Associates
U.S. Wheat Associates, the industry's export market development organization, supplies training and information to customers in over 100 countries, supporting the use of all U.S. wheat classes.

USW activities are a cooperative effort between wheat growers and the federal government. Federal programs, including the Foreign Market Development program and the Market Access Program, account for about 72% of USW revenues. Producer check-off funds forwarded to USW through the state wheat commissions, including regular state assessments and state-funded special projects, provide 28% of activity funding.

US Wheat Letter
Provides a bi-monthly update of USW activities and their cooperative efforts with wheat growers and the federal government.

National Association of Wheat Growers
Serves as a voice for wheat growers on Capitol Hill and within Congress on issues pertaining to farm programs, as well as environmental and food safety regulations.

Wheat Foods Council
Works to increase domestic consumption of wheat foods by increasing awareness of grain foods as an essential component to a healthy diet.

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