From world-grain.com New tariffs on top US trade partners would make American agricultural goods harder to market abroad while simultaneously raising costs for farmers, food manufacturers and consumers, if recent threats made by President-elect Donald Trump come to fruition, according to agriculture industry groups. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From the Capital Press August and September rains meant some diseases appeared sooner than usual, researchers at Washington State University’s plant diagnostic clinic say. Conditions were more conducive for fall establishment of stripe rust, eyespot and Cephalosporium stripe than in the past several years, clinic technicians said in their 2024 wrap-up and early 2025 outlook. Read the rest of the article ... Read More »

From Farm Policy News Progressive Farmer’s Chris Clayton reported Monday that “Congress returns this week facing a Dec. 20 deadline to approve a new funding resolution to keep the government operating, as well as potentially pass a disaster package and a farm-bill extension before wrapping up the year.” “Lawmakers will be negotiating the funding and provisions of a disaster aid ... Read More »

By Diana Carlen Lobbyist, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The recent election showed that while the country veered red, Washington state turned bluer. Democrats will continue to hold all statewide elected positions and have slightly expanded their majorities in the Legislature.  Governor. Washington’s current attorney general, Bob Ferguson, will be our new governor after defeating Republican former Congressman Dave Reichert. ... Read More »

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 3 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 4.6 days the previous week. Western Washington had fields that were too wet for field activities. Some cattle had already been brought in and fed, while livestock still on pasture were being heavily supplemented. In central Washington, significant rain was received, which made ... Read More »

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) released the following statements in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Congratulations Brooke Rollins on her nomination to serve as our next Secretary of Agriculture. NAWG members look forward to working together to foster public ... Read More »

From the Spokesman-Review General election results show Democrats in Washington are on track to growing their already-strong majorities in the state Legislature. Heading into the election last week, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 29-20 in the Senate and 58-40 in the House. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 5.2 days the previous week. Northwest Washington had another wet week. In Clark County, grass started going dormant, and enough rain was received to stop fieldwork. In central Washington, the week was mostly dry and cold. Cattle were still out on pasture but ... Read More »

Two high school seniors have been selected to represent Washington wheat farmers and serve as the Washington Wheat Ambassadors for the upcoming year. Zach Klein of Ritzville and Karly Wigen of Colfax were selected after an initial written application process that included submitting a short introductory video. Klein and Wigen will each be giving a speech at the upcoming Washington ... Read More »

On Oct, 25, Rep. Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) presented the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024 (FARM Act) and was co-sponsored by 48 other representatives from both sides of the isle. This bill would provide economic assistance to offset producer costs with the lack of a farm bill. Producers would be paid on actual planted acres for crop year ... Read More »