brett blankenship

Washington State University announced Monday a five-year contract extension for President Kirk Schulz. Because of the financial hardship the school has suffered at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic, Schulz opted to take a 10% pay cut, as well as foregoing a $50,000 retention bonus called for in his original WSU contract ...

With low commodity prices, some wheat farmers have expressed concerns about moving grains.  Current Washtucna area grower and former President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Brett Blankenship says growers need to remember the Food for Peace Option.  He...

While early in the conversation, the National Association of Wheat Growers says the low commodity prices must be considered when discussing the 2018 Farm Bill.  Former NAWG President and current Washtucna farmer Brett Blankenship told the Washington Ag Network growers in the Northwest are faring better than those in other parts of the nation.  ...

Brett Blankenship, a Washtucna wheat farmer and immediate past president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, was named to the Washington State University Board of Regents by Governor Inslee this week.   Inslee said, “Brett’s extensive experience with our state’s agriculture sector and the science that supports Washington’s signature crops makes him a great match for Washington State Uni