Wheat Farming - this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing wheat and/or producing wheat seeds.

The types of wheat grown in the US are categorized by planting season - winter or spring - as well as their end use. The grain is usually ground to produce flour of various types. Hard wheat is used mainly in breads and rolls, and to a lesser extent, in sweet goods and all-purpose family flour. Soft wheat is used in sweet goods, cakes, cookies, crackers, and prepared mixes. Durum wheat is used almost solely in pasta.

The primary activities of firms in this industry are:
Wheat farming, field and seed production

-see also:
"Wheat Farming" is in the NAICS Code "11114"
  (Wheat Farming11114)

- 87275/2006-09-17

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