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WAWG Past President Andy Juris, a farmer from Klickitat County, and Michele Kiesz, a farmer from Adams County, testified before the Washington State House Environment & Energy Committee this week in support of House Bill 1188, which requires local government and tribal approval of wind and solar siting recommendations by…

In mid-January, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Pat Clements as president during their 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Clements is a 6th generation wheat grower and livestock farmer from Springfield, Ken., and has spent 47 years in the farm supply business. Clements has previously served as…

From farmdocdaily.illinois.edu In December, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that 1) continued the current farm bill into 2025, 2) appropriated $20.78 billion for disaster aid to farmers, and 3) appropriated $10 billion in economic assistance payments to farmers. This article discusses these impacts, with a focus on the $10 billion…

From Successful Farming Foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States increased by 1.58 million acres from 2022 to 2023, driven primarily by the expansion of renewable energy projects across the country. According to a new analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Daniel Munch, 45.58 million acres of…

From the Capital Press Planted winter wheat is up 2% in both the Pacific Northwest and the United States, the USDA says in its annual winter wheat seedings report. Read the rest of the article here.

From Farm Progess As we contemplate the farm bill in 2025, it’s important to consider the evolving U.S. agricultural landscape shaping agricultural policy discussions and policies’ potential impact on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Producers are facing a number of challenges such as commodity price volatility, increased input costs, the potential…

From the National Agricultural Statistics Service The statewide temperatures for December were above normal to slightly below normal throughout the state. Producers reported weather being unseasonably warm in the northwest part of the state. Vegetable growers hoped for colder temperatures to support optimal growing conditions. In the central part of…

By Michelle HenningsExecutive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Happy New Year! There’s been a lot of changes in the last couple months. Not only do we have a large number of new state lawmakers and a new governor, we are also dealing with a change in administration in Washington,…

By Dr. Xianming Chen Based on the weather data of the November and December 2025, stripe rust in the 2024 wheat growing season is predicted to be in the range of severe epidemic level (40-60% yield loss on susceptible varieties). Using a set of forecast models based on this winter…

From the Capital Press Group 1 and Group 2 herbicides are still useful for farmers under some circumstances, but nearing the end of their lifespan, several Washington researchers say. “It’s pretty sobering to think about,” said Ian Burke, weed science professor at Washington State University.  Read the rest of the…