Taiwan has once again agreed to purchase a large share of U.S. wheat over the next two years, with most of it coming from Idaho, North Dakota and Montana. Taiwan milling industry officials signed the $576 million agreement at the Idaho Capitol in Boise following similar agreements being signed by Montana and North Dakota officials. The consumption of wheat foods in Taiwan has now surpassed rice and we appreciate that the Taiwan milling industry recognizes the quality of Idaho wheat. Taiwan mostly buys Idaho soft white wheat to use in cookies, crackers and noodles. However, Taiwan has also been buying more of the state hard red wheat to use in bread. A total of 5 percent of Idaho wheat production is purchased by Taiwan.