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According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington. Temperatures were cool across the state with some precipitation received almost statewide.  Washington crop condition Winter wheat: 3% very poor 5% poor 15% fair 67% good 10% excellent Spring wheat: 2% very poor 4% poor 34% fair 56% good 4% excellent Barley: 1% very ... Read More »

From Dr. Xianming Chen Since the last stripe rust update on May 7, stripe rust has been developing in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), especially in Washington. After the update, we received a report of stripe rust in commercial fields of winter wheat in Franklin County. On May 9, we checked the fields planted with Piranha CL+ and Nova AX, and stripe ... Read More »

Since the end of August 2024, the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has been accepting applications for refunds for ag producers who paid taxes related to the state’s cap and trade program on fuel purchases. However, the program is set to end on June 2, 2025, to ensure that all funds are distributed to eligible applicants before July 1st. Thankfully, ... Read More »

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington. Temperatures were near average across the state. Good progress was reported for spring planting and crop emergence.  Washington crop condition Winter wheat: 4% very poor 7% poor 11% fair 68% good 10% excellent Spring wheat: 1% very poor ... Read More »

By Dr. Xianming Chen On May 6, we were checking fields around Pullman, Wash. Winter wheat and barley ranged from Feekes 5 to 7. We were able to find stripe rust on susceptible checks in all our experimental fields at the Palouse Conservation Field Station, Plant Path Farm, and Spillman Farm. The incidence was low (<0.01%) in all locations, as ... Read More »

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington. Temperatures were above average in the east and average to below average in the west. Washington crop condition Winter wheat: 4% very poor 8% poor 10% fair 69% good 9% excellent Winter canola: 6% very poor 28% poor ... Read More »

From the Capital Press Members of the Upper Mississippi River Waterway Association will tour the Columbia-Snake River system the week of June 23. The tour is the latest in an ongoing partnership with Pacific Northwest stakeholders, who toured the Mississippi River in June 2024. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From Northwest Public Broadcasting Inky black ravens light on newly seeded ground. Andy Juris is planting spring soft white wheat at an elevation of 3,000 feet outside of Bickleton, Washington. The crop will be harvested starting in August. Then, it’s bound for the Columbia River barges, out to Portland or Vancouver. It’ll then be sent upon the ocean for Japan, ... Read More »

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service  According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 7 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, and good weather continued for planting progress. Washington crop condition Winter wheat: 4% very poor 7% poor 14% fair 65% good 10% excellent Winter canola: 4% very poor 22% poor 52% fair 16% good 6% excellent Washington crop ... Read More »

By Diana Carlen Lobbyist, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The Legislature adjourned on the 105th day of the 2025 Legislative Session on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. In the final week of the legislative session, the Legislature adopted the 2025-2027 operating, capital, and transportation budgets. However, it is unknown if Gov. Ferguson will sign the operating budget, veto it, or ... Read More »