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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 White Wheat
Farmers along the West Coast grow this type of wheat. It is used in Asian noodles, whole-wheat or high-extraction applications, pan breads and flat breads.
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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.