On Feb. 26, 2026, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) expressed disagreement regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction in litigation involving the four lower Snake River dams. Overall, the ruling will increase the risk of harm to infrastructure, listed species, and public safety while failing to provide substantiated evidence that ... Read More »

From Pacific Northwest Ag Network Now is a difficult time in farm country across the U.S.  But many farm groups in Washington argue that times are even more challenging for producers and growers in the Evergreen State. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said during a recent trip to Olympia, she spoke to lawmakers about the issue of ag viability in ... Read More »

On Feb. 20, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA enrollment period opens Feb. 23 and closes ... Read More »

From AgWeb The executive order outlines why and how USDA will ensure adequate supplies of elemental phosphates and glyphosate herbicides. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

The Columbia/Snake River transports millions of tons of cargo every year, but most people have never seen it in action. Ride along with me as I hitch a ride on a tugboat hauling grain from the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to the terminal depots of Portland, Vancouver, and Longview. Part 1 of 4 – Central Ferry, WA to Lyons ... Read More »

From the Capital Press Patrick Bell took over as the new state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Washington Jan. 6. Read the article here. Read More »

By Diana Carlen Lobbyist, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The Legislature has completed its fifth week of the session. On Feb. 9, legislators reached the second major deadline of session which was the fiscal cutoff date. Bills with a fiscal impact had to pass out of the respective budget and transportation committees by that deadline unless they are “Necessary to ... Read More »

From world-grain.com Forty farm and agricultural groups, including the National Association of Wheat Growers, on Feb. 5 announced the formation of the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement (USMCA), underscoring its role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements. As part of the launch, the group unveiled a new website ... Read More »

From the Capital Press Washington lawmakers are advancing bills that could make farming more expensive, while legislation to cut labor costs and taxes languishes. The state ranks 14th in the U.S. in gross farm income, but 46th in net cash income, according to the USDA. Only farms in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Alaska are less profitable. Read the ... Read More »

In response to the recent announcement by Florida officials regarding glyphosate and bread products, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), North American Miller’s Association (NAMA), and American Bakers Association (ABA) issued the following joint statement: “Our nation’s farmers, millers, and bakers proudly serve families and communities as they champion safe, consistent, accessible, and affordable bread. Food safety is the ... Read More »