Key Programs and Services
The Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) exists on the technical crossroads of the international wheat industry, providing technical training and grower workshops, innovative research, product development, and crop quality testing services. WMC focuses on promoting U.S. wheat by demonstrating its quality and functionality in Asian noodles, crackers and biscuits, tortillas and flatbread, and other baked products. Pilot scale production lines (pictured above), state-of-the-art quality testing equipment, and rich technical expertise provide great value to our state wheat commission partners, wheat industry stakeholders, and millers and food manufacturers around the world.
This Week: April 22-28
This week Operations Manager Liman Liu and team interview final candidates for the seasonal laboratory assistant in preparation for this year’s crop quality survey. Executive Director Mike Moran travels to Lewiston, ID to present the topic “Wheat Marketing Center: Providing Research, Education and Innovation for over 35 years” to the Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association County Elevator Council. WMC will host a USW Egyptian Trade Team on Tuesday and be a stop for Grain Export Supply Chain Expedition organized by IGP on Friday. the LECO Bus will visit WMC featuring their newest instrumentation in action while discussing everything from methods to maintenance with their technical representatives.
Wheat Innovation Lab Videos
Learn more about the pilot production lines in the Wheat Innovation Lab by clicking here.
Learn more about the pilot production lines in the Wheat Innovation Lab by clicking here.
Learn more about the pilot production lines in the Wheat Innovation Lab by clicking here.
Staff Spotlight: Bon Lee Retired After 25 Years
After 25 years of service at Wheat Marketing Center, Bon Lee retired at the end of October 2023. It is hard to convey our gratitude for his profound contributions to Wheat Marketing Center and the entire wheat industry over the past 25 years. The staff and board offer best wishes on a happy retirement.
SAMPLE TESTING PROCESS
How to Get Your Samples Tested
News and Updates
> Announcements
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Meet the Wheat Marketing Center team
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View the Weekly PNW Crop Quality Harvest Reports
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View FAQs on Falling Numbers
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View FAQs on Protein
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View FAQs on Test Weight
> Recent Articles & Research
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WMC Research Aims to Support Customer Needs
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Cookie or Biscuit, It’s All Delicious
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Characteristics of Steamed Bread from Reconstituted Whole Wheat Flour
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Chlorination alternatives for soft white wheat cake flour
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Most Desirable Soft White Wheat for Asian Sponge Cakes
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Identifying Soft White Wheat Functional Characteristics for Saltine Crackers
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2024 YTD Activity at Wheat Marketing Center
AS OF MARCH 2024