March 16, 2023
Weekly Market Highlights
- Wheat was higher this week as there were concerns that the Grain Corridor deal would not be renewed between Russia and Ukraine, but Thursday the UN stepped in and insisted on a 120-day extension.
- Updated hard red winter wheat crop conditions from the USDA were released this week with Kansas holding flat to last week at 17% in the good/excellent category; Texas sacrificed 2% down to 17%; Oklahoma dropped 9% down to 30%; and Colorado gained 11% up to 40%.
- This was the first week of soft red winter crop conditions for the few states that are reporting. Louisiana led the pack at 64% in the good/excellent category; Arkansas reported 61%; and Mississippi came in at 57%.
Gold Medal Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour and Wheat-a-Laxa
Stone Ground Whole Wheat flour provides the old fashioned, natural whole grain texture and flavor America loves. It is the perfect flour to promote to health conscious customers. Stone Ground Whole Wheat flour has a high protein level, an excellent tolerance and a fine granulation. Wheat-a-Laxa is a coarse version and is perfect for creating that hearty textured look customers like.
Description: High quality whole wheat flours milled from a selected blend of Hard Red Spring Wheats.
Users: Whole wheat or multi-grain breads and rolls, specialty breads, thick crust pizza, muffins and cookies. Wheat-a-Laxa is an excellent textured topping flour as well.