The declines in durum and spring wheat were so great they would reduce overall U.S. wheat production, dominated by winter wheat, by 8% from the previous forecast.

Durum wheat, used in pasta, would total 37 million bushels this year, compared with 69 million bushels last year. Spring wheat, used in bread, cakes, and rolls, was estimated at 345 million bushels, down from 586 million bushels in 2020.


Canada now leads the world in durum wheat exports, with about half of all durum wheat available for export grown in Canada. Mexico and the EU contribute 17 and 16%, respectively. The remaining 17% is exported from other countries including the United States, Australia, Mexico, and Kazakhstan.Oct 29, 2020