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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.
Durum Wheat
Upper Midwestern farmers grow durum, the hardest of all wheat with an amber color and high gluten content. Durum wheat is used in premium pasta products, couscous and some Mediterranean breads.
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.