washington association of wheat growers

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on agriculture has varied commodity to commodity. For the wheat industry, COVID-19’s impact has been more subtle and in some cases delayed. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said she's heard of wheat growers receiving spot checks from Labor and Industries to ensure the operation is following state mandate

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted a variety of Washington crops. But, what about wheat? Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said a recent survey about coronavirus revealed growers are most concerned about market access and prices ...

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers has a new board member.   Mitchell Powers, a 6th generation dryland wheat farmer and cattle rancher from the Bickleton area in Klickitat County recently joined the board.  A graduate of Washington State University with a degree in Ag technology management, Mitchell also volunteers with the local fire department and serves on the school board.   ... Read

It’s been a very busy couple weeks for the leadership of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers.  In late January, they took a trip back to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional leaders to discuss issues important to local growers.  And then...

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers has announced the wheat ambassadors for the upcoming school year:  Spencer Miller of Ritzville and Gunner Aune of LaCrosse.   Spencer is the son of Mike and Marci Miller. The multi-generational family farm is located outside of Ritzville. Spencer ...

Excitement continues following the signing ceremony of a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan.  Michelle Hennings Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said Japan is routinely one of the top markets when it comes to wheat exports, importing roughly three million metric tons per year.  ...

ECONorthwest recently conducted a study at the request of Vulcan Incorporated that stated while expensive, removing the Columbia and Snake river dams to assist migrating salmon would be worth the investment in the long run.  Both Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dan Newhouse reacted swiftly to the report, calling the study a slap in the face of eastern Washington Ag.  ...

ECONorthwest recently conducted a study at the request of Vulcan Incorporated that stated while expensive, removing the Columbia and Snake river dams to assist migrating salmon would be worth the investment in the long run.  Both Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dan Newhouse reacted swiftly to the report, calling the study a slap in the face of eastern Washington Ag.   ...

For Northwest commodities, the reaction to USMCA has been mixed.  One crop that’s pulling for the updated NAFTA to pass, the wheat, but not for the reason you may think.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, said while Japan and the Philippians are the top two destinations for Northwest wheat, USMCA is vital for the wheat sector, and Ag as a whole.

For Northwest commodities, the reaction to USMCA has been mixed.  One crop that’s pulling for the updated NAFTA to pass, the wheat, but not for the reason you may think.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, said while Japan and the Philippians are the top two destinations for Northwest wheat, USMCA is vital for the wheat sector, and Ag as a whole.