From the Capital Press Washington’s agriculture Director Derek Sandison outlined for lawmakers Tuesday his plan to help the state’s export-dependent wheat farmers meet a key international benchmark for quality, though none of the measures appear to be quick or easy. “We have a plan. We’re moving forward with it,” Sandison told the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. “It’s not ... Read More »

Leadership and staff of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with various federal agencies as they make the transition to a new administration. “There are a lot of changes happening in Washington, D.C., as the new administration prepares to take over,” said Michelle Hennings, executive director of WAWG. “We wanted to meet ... Read More »

By Diana Carlen WAWG Lobbyist On Monday, the Washington State Legislature began the 2017 Legislative session in Olympia. Because it is an odd-numbered year, it will be a “long” session that is scheduled to last at least 105 days due to it being a budget year. The primary focus will be producing an operating, transportation and capital budget for the state for 2017-2019 ... Read More »

In a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence last week, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), and a coalition of 15 other producer organizations noted the contribution of agriculture and agriculture-related industries, predominant trade markets and expressed intent and willingness to identify new global opportunities together in order to impact the rural economy in the ... Read More »

has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 13, due to weather. Read More »

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers is looking for volunteers to work in the  Ag Expo booth in Spokane on Feb. 7-9, 2017. We would like to have at least two people per shift, with 4 shifts per day. As a volunteer, you will receive a pass good for free admission to the show (for the duration of the show). Visit https://greaterspokane.org/ag-expo/ for the show ... Read More »

By Xianming Chen The current forecast is that highly susceptible winter wheat varieties would have 6 percent yield loss, in the low epidemic level range (0-20 percent yield loss). Based on this forecast, currently grown varieties would not have significant yield loss and early fungicide application at the time of herbicide application time for winter wheat would not be necessary. This ... Read More »

…About the Washington wheat industry is just one of the tasks the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) does. We take part in ag shows across the state, using games, such as our wheat trivia wheel, and handouts to educate and inform members of the public. This week, we are at the Eastern Washington Ag Expo in Pasco, Wash. Our ... Read More »

• That in 2014 the value of Washington state’s agricultural production was more than $10 billion. • Total value of the state’s wheat operations in 2014 was $1.3 billion. • The state’s wheat industry supports nearly 7,000 jobs. Washington State University professor and Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Grain Economics T. Randall Fortenbery and research associate Timothy P. Nadeau have compiled ... Read More »

From Washington Ag Network After several eastern Washington farmers had their leases with the DNR terminated early, state lawmakers are looking to address the issue this upcoming session.  It’s common across Washington for farmers to lease DNR land to raise crops or tend livestock.  However, in late 2015, state Senator Judy Warnick says the DNR started to terminating leases with ... Read More »