World wheat consumption in 2025-26 was forecast by the USDA at a record-high 823 million tonnes, up 4.1 million tonnes from November.
Prominent organizations, including the American Soybean Association (ASA), the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH), have voiced strong support for the initiative.
GFF encourages a detailed approach, highlighting that not all UPFs are created equal and that many grain-based foods offer essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy diet.
The proposed package will complement a US$13 billion replenishment of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) that was already in preparation before the shutdown.
The all-wheat harvested area in 2025 was estimated at 37,241,000 acres, down 1,392,000 acres, or 3.6%, from 38,633,000 acres in 2024.