From Agweb.com On Oct. 15, National Farmers Union (NFU) sent letters to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging immediate action to provide economic relief for family farmers and ranchers facing worsening financial conditions. Read the article here. Read More »

From the Capital Press Sam Kieffer will be the new National Association of Wheat Growers CEO beginning Nov. 1. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and jump right in,” Keiffer told Capital Press. “NAWG works with and for great people across the country.” Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From Farm Progress When Russia invaded Ukraine three and a half years ago, winter wheat prices skyrocketed. Commodity markets drove prices up to $8.46 per bushel in 2022 — more than $3 higher than in 2020. That’s enough to turn any farmer’s head. This global conflict is reshaping Illinois agriculture. While corn and soybeans still dominate the state’s farmland, farmers ... Read More »

On Oct. 2, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next chief executive officer starting Nov. 1, bringing more than 20 years of experience in agricultural leadership and farm policy to the role. “I’m honored to join NAWG at such a pivotal time for wheat growers across the ... Read More »

From agriculture.com Authorization for the CRP and other farm bill programs not included in this summer’s budget reconciliation bill have lapsed amid the shift to a new fiscal year. House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., has made clear his hopes for a “skinny” farm bill, which would reauthorize programs not covered earlier this year in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful ... Read More »

From Farm Policy News Politico’s Grace Yarrow reported that “the Trump administration has pushed back its plans to roll out economic aid for farmers this week due to the government shutdown, according to four people familiar with the talks.” “The Office of Management and Budget has readied between $12 billion and $13 billion to be allocated from an internal USDA ... Read More »

The Washington State Department of Ecology has created a new Agricultural Exempt Fuel Retail Sellers Directory, which can be found at Fuel Exemptions – Washington State Department of Ecology. On this webpage, you will also find guidance on: Which fuels are exempt, and How to register for the directory if you are a retail fuel seller. The page also includes an ... Read More »

By Paul Neiffer/agweb.com Farmers will receive more payments under the changes to ARC and PLC programs, and the increase could be significant. Read the article here. Read More »

By Andy Juris Klickitat County grower and Past President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The hardship of the past Things were bad. So bad, that no one could remember a time when they weren’t. The price of wheat hit an all-time low, just 25 cents, barely half of what it cost to grow. Rain had failed for four straight years, ... Read More »

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington last week. Washington crop progress: Winter wheat planted: 68% this week 58% last week 69% last year 64% 5-year average Winter wheat emerged: 40% this week 30% last week 36% last year 32% 5-year average Read More »