Kansas Wheat

Name

Kansas Wheat

Legal name

Kansas Wheat

Website

https://kswheat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Industry Association / Wheat Industry Services

NAICS

Wheat Farming (111140)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Wheat Farming (AFAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cereal & Grain Seeds (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye) (AFABAFAB), Grain Seed Production (Cereal Seed Multiplication) (AFAGAAAI), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Wheat research funding
• Wheat market development
• Agricultural industry association
• Wheat genetics research
• Farmer advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wheat Check-off Assessment: Voluntary two-cent assessment on each bushel of wheat produced in Kansas, which funds research, education, and domestic and international market development
2. KAWG Membership Dues: $100 per year membership dues for the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, providing members with wheat industry news, market commentary, and Wheat and Row Crop Farmer newsletter
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Kansas Wheat branded merchandise including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, license plates, and flags
4. Donations to Research Foundation: Donations to the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation (Fields Forward campaign raising $4 million) for funding wheat research

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kansas Wheat is a cooperative agreement between the Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, serving as the unified voice and advocacy organization for Kansas wheat producers. The organization funds wheat genetics and breeding research, supports domestic and international market development, disseminates agronomic research through the Wheat Rx program, conducts end-use quality testing for flour millers, and runs consumer education campaigns including the National Festival of Breads and EatWheat.org.

Product overview

Kansas Wheat is a farmer-funded cooperative agreement between the Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, operating as a unified advocacy and research organization. The core offering is the Kansas Wheat program itself, which combines wheat genetics research, domestic and international market development, and producer advocacy. Supporting programs include the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center (research facility with lab and greenhouse space), Wheat Rx (research dissemination), the annual recipe book and National Festival of Breads (consumer education), EatWheat.org (consumer outreach campaign), Wheat's on Your Mind podcast (media content), Wheat Harvest Reports (news service), and the Hard Winter Wheat Tour (research event). Membership programs include KAWG ($100/year), the Research Foundation donation program, and agricultural scholarships. Merchandise includes branded Kansas whEAT apparel and accessories. The $1 million NFWF Conservation Grant (2025) and $3 million drone research investment represent recent technology initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kansas Association of Wheat Growers (KAWG) Annual Membership Annual paid membership program of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers priced at $100 per year, providing members with wheat industry news, market commentary, and subscription to the Wheat and Row Crop Farmer newsletter. Members connect to the National Association of Wheat Growers and Kansas wheat policy advocacy.
• Kansas whEAT Branded Merchandise Online merchandise store selling Kansas Wheat branded apparel and accessories, including Kansas whEAT Hat ($30), Kansas whEAT T-Shirt ($20), Kansas whEAT Hoodie ($50), Kansas whEAT Crew sweatshirt, whEAT Powercat Flag (3x5), Wheat 250 Hat ($30), Powercat whEAT Hat ($25), and specialty license plates ($35).
• Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation Donation Program (Fields Forward) Donation program through the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation, organized under the Fields Forward campaign to raise $4 million in private donations that fund wheat research to improve efficiency, productivity, and global food security for Kansas wheat farmers.
• Agricultural Scholarship Program Scholarship program offering the $1,000 Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers and the $1,000 David Radenberg Memorial Scholarship for current undergraduate/graduate students from Kansas pursuing agricultural studies.
• Wheat's on Your Mind Podcast Biweekly podcast hosted by Aaron Harries (VP of Research and Operations) covering wheat research projects, domestic and global wheat markets, policy news, wheat crop conditions, and management decisions for Kansas wheat farmers and industry stakeholders.
• Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports Regular harvest reporting service published three days per week during the June-July wheat harvest season, providing updates on crop progress, yields, and quality across Kansas regions for farmers, millers, and international buyers.
• Annual Recipe Book Annual published recipe book featuring recipes developed and tested at the Syngenta Speak for Wheat Test Kitchen at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan, Kansas, used for consumer education and promotion of wheat-based foods.

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S. wheat exports increased nearly 15% to 23.7 million metric tons in 2025/2026 marketing year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Kansas State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-State's Wheat Genetics Resource Center is located at KWIC as a research consortium focused on utilizing genetics from wheat's ancient ancestors to protect regional and global wheat supply. The Wheat Breeding Program is central to wheat production research.
• Heartland Plant InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant genetics company created by the Kansas Wheat Commission and Kansas Association of Wheat Growers providing advanced wheat breeding tools and services to wheat breeders worldwide.
• Kansas Wheat AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages release of K-State wheat varieties to deliver farmer-preferred traits to farmers. Partners in development, marketing, and commercialization of technologies for wheat producers.
• U.S. Wheat AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSW promotes reliability, quality, and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to buyers, millers, bakers, food processors, and government officials in more than 100 countries worldwide.
• Grain CraftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest independent flour miller in the U.S. tests quality of wheat to ensure best end product for domestic bakers. Provides flour and baking quality testing footage for KWIC.
• Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the ClassroomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-State affiliated non-profit providing resources, training, and support to schools, educators, and volunteers to connect children to agriculture.
• IGP InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Grains Program serves Kansas and U.S. commodity organizations through global education center housed in Grain Science Complex. Provides trade team hosting and training.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Farm Bill programs like EQIP and CSP to increase engagement and enrollment among Kansas wheat farmers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Corn Growers Association: National Corn Growers Association is a national check-off funded grower advocacy organization for corn producers. It is a thematically comparable peer demonstrating the parallel commodity-commission model that Kansas Wheat follows for wheat.
• Wheat Quality Council: Wheat Quality Council is an industry organization that coordinates wheat quality testing and the annual Hard Winter Wheat Tour that Kansas Wheat helps organize. It is an ecosystem peer with overlapping industry objectives rather than a directly competing organization.

Direct peers

• U.S. Wheat Associates: U.S. Wheat Associates is the national export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry, promoting U.S. wheat in 100+ countries. Kansas Wheat is a direct partner and feeds into USW's international trade activities through the U.S. wheat check-off system.
• North Dakota Wheat Commission: North Dakota Wheat Commission is a state check-off funded organization supporting wheat and barley research, promotion, and policy for North Dakota producers. Operates a near-identical structure to Kansas Wheat with parallel check-off funding and university research partnerships.
• Washington Grain Commission: Washington Grain Commission is a state-level grower-funded commission that funds wheat research, market development, and advocacy for Washington wheat farmers. It mirrors Kansas Wheat's structure, funding model, and core programs including breeding research and international promotion.
• Oklahoma Wheat Commission: Oklahoma Wheat Commission is a state-level producer-funded organization promoting Oklahoma wheat through research, marketing, and education. Directly comparable as a neighboring-state wheat commission with overlapping producer base and identical funding mechanism.
• National Association of Wheat Growers: NAWG is the national policy advocacy organization for U.S. wheat growers, representing wheat producers at the federal level. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers is a state affiliate and direct member of NAWG with parallel mission of grower-led policy representation.
• Texas Wheat Producers Board: Texas Wheat Producers Board is a grower-funded check-off organization administering Texas wheat research, education, and promotion programs. Operates a state-commission model structurally identical to Kansas Wheat, serving a neighboring major wheat-producing state.

Regional players

• Montana Wheat & Barley Committee: Montana Wheat & Barley Committee administers check-off funds for Montana wheat and barley research, marketing, and education. It is a regional peer serving a different geography but with parallel funding mechanism, scope, and university research partnerships.
• Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee: Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee oversees check-off funded research, promotion, and education for Colorado wheat producers. Functions as a state-level peer commission adjacent to Kansas Wheat's territory with a similar scope of activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WeAreKansasWheat?feature=mhee
• Facebookfacebook.com/kansaswheat
• Instagraminstagram.com/kswheat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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