Japanese trade team to visit NDSU

FARGO — A Japanese trade team consisting of representatives from three large flour mills and the Flour Millers Association will visit the state Sunday through Tuesday to assess wheat quality.

Japan is the largest market for U.S. hard red spring wheat, annually purchasing nearly 55 million bushels. The country currently imports very little durum, but changes to their buying system may bring more opportunities in the future.

The group will meet with quality specialists at NDSU to get an overview of the quality of this year's crop as well as with breeders to get an understanding of what type of varieties will be in the system in future years.

While in North Dakota, the team will also visit the Northern Crops Institute and stop at a local elevator facility.

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