IWC is governed by a board of five wheat growers appointed by the Governor of the State of Idaho. Established by wheat farmers in 1959 and funded by Idaho's wheat growers, the Idaho Wheat Commission is a not-for-profit, grower governed state agency. It is the Commission's responsibility to increase wheat grower profits by investing grower dollars in market development, wheat research, and programs
that support wheat growers. Idaho wheat production is usually about 100 million bushels/year. Wheat production plays an important role in Idaho’s economy. Wheat production creates jobs and income, not only in the production process, but also in transportation, storage, milling and input supply industries. The value of wheat production is close to $500 million and contributes over 8,500 jobs.