Getting an in-person perspective By Trista Crossley Editor Harvest 2026 By Trista Crossley Editor Feature Meet Peanut By Trista Crossley Editor Peanut, a ranch horse that’s afraid of cows, could soon give wheat a run for its money as Eastern Washington’s most favored export — at least for children. SaDonna Heathman and her husband, Lee, own Heathman Farms north of Hartline, Wash. They currently grow wheat and canola, but spent many… Education 2026 grain convention preview By Trista Crossley Editor Ring in the holiday season by celebrating with fellow Washington and Oregon small grains producers at the 2026 annual convention in the Tri-Cities on Nov. 30-Dec. 2. “We want to celebrate the efforts of our Washington and Oregon farmers who help feed the world while facing high input costs and… Policy Meet Casey Sixkiller By Trista Crossley Editor Casey Sixkiller was appointed as the 14th director of the Washington State Department of Ecology in early December 2024 by then Governor-elect Bob Ferguson. As director, Sixkiller oversees a biennial budget of $2.8 billion and a workforce of 2,200 employees dedicated to protecting Washington’s air, land, and water. Prior to… Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2026President's Perspective Farmers looking out for farmers By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2026Bottom Line Property ownership in estate planning By Norman Brock Attorney at Law, Brock Law Firm 2026President's Perspective Your membership facilitates our work By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Read More AboutAg Viability, AMMO, Barley, Carbon, Climate, Conservation, Convention, Crop Insurance, Dams, Ecology, Economics, Farm Bill, General, Harvest, Inputs, Legal, Legislature, NAWG, Pesticides, Pests/Disease, Regulation, Research, Soil Health, Taxes, Trade, Transportation, USDA, Weather, Weeds
