Idaho's wheat lands $1.2 billion deal with Taiwan

Idaho, Taiwan sign $1.2B wheat deal

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Idaho, Taiwan Flour Mills Association sign $1.2B wheat trade agreement

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Officials from Idaho and Taiwan signed a $1.2 billion wheat trade deal Wednesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, representing a three-year commitment on behalf of partners in Taiwan to purchase U.S. wheat exports. Taiwan Flour Mills Association President Michael Chang, Director General May Lin of the Taipei Economic […]

Idaho signs $1.2 billion wheat export deal with Taiwan

For decades, Idaho wheat has been a staple in Taiwan. On Wednesday morning, state leaders signed a $1.2 billion agreement to support Idaho wheat exports over the next three years.Idaho officials joined representatives from the Taiwan Flour Mills Association and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office for a ceremonial signing at the Idaho State Capitol, highlighting a partnership thats been in place for decades.WATCH: Idaho signs $1.2 billion whe…

Idaho's wheat lands $1.2 billion deal with Taiwan

The following is a news release from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Boise, Idaho — Idaho and Taiwan signed today a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Idaho wheat officials and representatives of Taiwan Flour Mills Association (TFMA) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) attended the signing ceremony. “This $1.2 billion wheat deal underscores the strength of Idaho’s lon…

Idaho, Taiwan Flour Millers Sign $1.2 Billion Wheat Deal

BOISE, ID – Idaho officials and representatives from Taiwan’s flour milling industry formalized a major agricultural agreement this week at the State Capitol. Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke joined leaders from the Idaho wheat industry and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle for a signing ceremony, confirming the Taiwan Flour Mills Association’s intent to purchase U.S. wheat valued at $1.2 billion over the next three years. “This …