TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's administration signed a $576 million wheat deal with Taiwanese delegates, according to a Friday morning release from the governor's office.
During a state visit, officials from Taiwan agreed to buy 66 million bushels of wheat from U.S. grain farmers. A ceremony commemorating the signing was held Friday at the Kansas State Capitol. Members of the Taiwan Flour Mills Association and Taipei Economic & Cultural Office were at the event.
TMFA and the Kansas Wheat Commission signed the joint letter of intent for 2023 and 2024.
Kelly said the grain deal with have a significant impact on the country.
"Through strong partners like Taiwan, Kansas is indeed feeding the world," she said. "Last year, Kansas' agriculture exports surpassed $5 billion for the first time in history."
Last year, Taiwan was the fifth largest export for Kansas.
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