On Dec. 1o, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $1 billion pilot program to help producers adopt regenerative agriculture practices that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity while strengthening America’s food supply. Administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, this new pilot delivers a streamlined, outcome-based conservation model, empowering producers to plan and implement whole-farm ... Read More »

From the Capital Press The USDA will distribute $11 billion to growers of 20 crops by the end of February to offset expected 2025 losses, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The USDA plans to later distribute $1 billion to farmers of specialty crops such as apples, cherries, hops and pears. The agency needs more time to study economic losses for ... Read More »

On Dec. 8, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced $12 billon in one time bridge payments to U.S. farmers who have been impacted my market disruptions and increased input costs this year. “Wheat growers have endured another year of market adversity and rising input costs. NAWG is ... Read More »

From U.S. Wheat Associates The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) conducted a public hearing on Dec. 3, 2025, regarding the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA). The hearing comes as part of the first six-year joint review of the agreement, set for July 1, 2026. Witnesses representing a wide swath ... Read More »

From farms.com Scientists from the University of California-Davis have developed a new wheat variety that can help create its own natural fertilizer. This research uses a unique approach to support nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, helping farmers reduce fertilizer expenses and lowering pollution. The findings were published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From the Capital Press Washington timberland owners are suing three state agencies to overturn a rule that will prohibit logging within 75 feet of streams without fish in Western Washington. The rule will take 200,000 acres of timberland out of production, according to the Washington Forest Protection Association and Washington Farm Forestry Association. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

By Pam Lewis In the Spokesman-Review We are a nation that celebrates with food. Birthdays are synonymous with cake and ice cream. Easter is all about eggs and chocolate. Halloween is everyone’s favorite day for candy (or potatoes if you swing by the Washington State Potato Commission Executive Director’s home). But the ultimate in food-related holidays is Thanksgiving. Read the ... Read More »

As you know, WAWG is a grassroots organization and our growers’ voices are critical when it comes to visiting with legislators. We will be going to Olympia for our annual Olympia Days Jan. 18-20, 2026. We try and meet with at least 50 legislators during our day and a half of visits. We like to have at least three to ... Read More »

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington last week. This will be the last weekly Crop Progress Report issued for the 2025 season. The first weekly report for 2026 will be released in early April 2026. Washington crop progress: Winter wheat emerged: 98% this week 97% last week 100% last year ... Read More »

From agriculture.com The margins on almost every major crop are set to fall this marketing year, the American Farm Bureau Federation is warning, as rising input costs and export uncertainty further squeeze producers and deepen the need for further assistance.  Read the rest of the article here. Read More »