Wheat growers are kept informed on industry matters through a weekly newsletter and monthly magazine, Wheat Life . The NAWG is a national producer organization representing 22 wheat-growing states, including Washington. Based in Washington, D.C., NAWG is particularly active in lobbying for strong U.S. wheat and agricultural policies. An international market development organization, USW promotes the overseas interest of U.S. wheat producers. Funded in part by its member states, including Washington, USW conducts market promotion programs in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Research is conducted on the potential utilization of U.S. wheats in foods consumed worldwide.
In addition, international food technicians work with U.S. wheats at the WMC to develop quality protocols and experiment with wheat blends for their products. Members from all segments of the industry, including producers, millers, bakers, and end use product manufacturers, work to build demand for wheat foods through information, education and promotion programs. As Washington's land-grant university, WSU is responsible for most of the state's wheat research. Comprehensive research programs, funded by the WWC, the state legislature, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are conducted at facilities in Pullman, Lind, and other parts of the state. WSU also operates the Cooperative Extension Service, which provides a broad range of agricultural information programs for state residents.