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U.S. farmers grow six classes of wheat that the industry designates by color, hardness and growing season. Each class offers characteristics desired for almost every possible wheat end product.
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Farmers in the western Midwest and eastern Northwest grow this type of wheat, which possesses excellent milling and baking characteristics. Hard red winter wheat is used in hard rolls, croissants and flat breads, along with general-purpose flour and some types of Asian noodles.
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Wheat is planted in the Autumn after crops have been harvested because Wheat puts natural Nitrogen back into the ground. That helps soy beans and corn growth the next season. Snow is also a natural source of nitrogen.