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WAWG President Gil Crosby and Executive Director Michelle Hennings, WAWG executive director, attend a National Ag Day event at the White House.
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WAWG Executive Director Michelle Hennings recently spoke on the importance of the lower Snake River dams at an Central Washington Energy Summit hosted by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) in Moses Lake. Joining her on the stage were (from left) moderator Katie Paxon, a legislative assistant for Newhouse; Neil Maunu, executive director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association; Clark Mather, executive director of Northwest River Partners; and Scott Simms, CEO and executive director of the Public Power Council. Photo courtesy of Rep. Dan Newhouse's office.
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WAWG Vice President Laurie DeGon Roecks shares wheat’s story with Spokane area fourth graders at the Spokane Farm Fair in late April.
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Policy, Advocacy, & Networking Washington-Oregon 2026 Wheat Growers Convention

The annual gathering for Washington wheat producers. Three days of policy sessions, industry updates, and direct conversations that shape the future of wheat farming in our state.

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Industry News & Updates

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    June 1, 2026

    Stripe rust update 05/31/26

    By Xianming Chen Stripe rust has been continually developing in the Pacific Northwest. The relatively dry conditions between the middle of…

  • Stripe rust update 05/31/26

  • Buckley named chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

  • Crop Progress Report 5/17

  • PNW crop tours follow ‘interesting winter’

  • WSU Spring Variety Testing plot information

  • USDA Projects Smallest US Wheat Harvest Since 1972 Due to Plains Drought

  • USDA requests producer input to support transparent reporting of 2026 crops, inventories, and values

Upcoming Events

  • Jun

    09

    WAWG Board Meeting

  • Jul

    02

    2026 Wheat College

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