In its first 2024 report, the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) reports the soft red winter wheat quality remained high despite challenging conditions. Soft red winter wheat is used for products like pastries and crackers.

It saw a slight decrease in seeded area but benefitted from favorable growing conditions. This led to a production of 342 million bushels. Due to drought, protein content was higher than last year, and vomitoxin levels stayed below USDA thresholds.

The hard red winter wheat is widely grown in the Midwest. It is noted for its excellent milling and baking characteristics. The Gulf and Pacific Northwest (PNW) crops both met the highest quality standards, with test weights and moisture levels reflecting a sound crop.

The protein content for the Gulf crop was slightly lower due to less stress and higher yields.
USW will share more detailed crop information with customers through the 2024 U.S. Wheat Crop Quality Report.

Read more on the 2024 hard red and soft red winter wheat crop here.