washington association of wheat growers

2021 is shaping up to be one of the driest years of recent, if not of a generation. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said it is so dry already, that some are speculating this could be the worst drought reported in 100 years ...

The four wheat grower associations across the Northwest recently sent a letter to Idaho Representative Mike Simpson, challenging him on the usage of the lower Snake River dams as well as other statistics. Simpson when presenting his case of why the dams should be removed, he claims those dams are not as vital to the Northwest farming community as they once were ...

Incase tending to the 2021 crop is not enough, Washington wheat growers have a lot of their plat in both Olympia and D.C. these days. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers says one of the most pressing issues they’re watching in the virtual session Senate Bill 5172, which looks at requiring overtime pay once farm workers pass 40 hours a week. She ..

When the second round of CFAP funding was announced, many northwest producers were relieved, including wheat growers. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, said the industry was very disappointed if the first round of CFAP assistance which limited which varieties would be covered ...

It’s not just senators asking Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to help wheat farmers harmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, 26 House members, from both parties, sent a letter to USDA head Sonny Perdue, asking that he utilize CARERS Act funding to help growers facing substantial losses because of COVID-19. “ ...

The coronavirus pandemic continues to leave its mark on Northwest Ag. The wheat growers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho announced Tuesday the cancelation of the 2020 Tri-State grain growers convention in Coeur d’Alene. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, says there were two key issues leaders considered before announcing the cancelation. Fir ..

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...