This week we host the annual Oregon Wheat Commission (OWC) growers tour. Each year OWC gathers farmers and other wheat industry professionals for demonstrations, market updates and visits to bakeries and grain terminals. Connecting growers with customers and others is an essential function of Wheat Marketing Center to promote the value and quality of U.S. grown wheat. WMC Executive Director Mike Moran departs for Manila, Philippines, to attend Bakery Fair 2023 with our partners at U.S. Wheat Associates to speak on current market trends in the baking industry. While there, Mike will also be meeting with millers and bakers and learn more about the products made from U.S. grown wheat.  with The technical team continues work on several projects across a wide range of bakery products.