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Supply chain break down

By Trista Crossley
Editor

While pressure on the supply chain has eased somewhat, producers are still paying high prices for inputs and struggling to find parts and supplies. Four experts broke down what’s happening with fuel, fertilizer, equipment and the economy during a break-out session at the 2022 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention. Fueling the…

Break-out session roundup

By Lori Maricle
Communications Director, Washington Grain Commission

The break-out sessions at the 2022 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention had something for everyone. Here are summaries of three of them. When Stress is More than a Season Lesley Kelly wants to spread seeds of hope and love across North America. The Canadian farmer and founder of the organization, High…

Wheat well met

By Trista Crossley
Editor

It might have been frightful outside, thanks to a massive winter storm, but inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort, all things were merry and bright as farmers, exhibitors and industry stakeholders gathered to celebrate the Pacific Northwest wheat industry at the 2022 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention. “Despite the weather, we had…

Battle between farmers, foodies

By Trista Crossley
Editor

National agriculture policy expert Ray Starling sees a growing battle between those involved in the agricultural industry and those who say the food system is broken and want to reform it. “You’ve got the folks actually involved in the industry on one side,” he explained. “On the other side, mostly…

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Wheat and Greet

By Trista Crossley
Editor

After having to cancel last year due to COVID-19, this year’s Tri-State Grain Growers Convention had a lot of ground to cover. Producers gathered at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Wash., Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, to listen to noted national speakers discuss the way consumers view food production;…

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Snodgrass to revisit weather at convention

By Trista Crossley
Editor

Want to hear more long-term weather predictions from Eric Snodgrass? The principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions will be appearing as a keynote speaker at the 2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Wash. In his presentation, Snodgrass will…

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Hitting the Right Note

By Trista Crossley
Editor

The Tri-State Grain Growers Convention offers a chance to learn a few things, meet a few people and enjoy some first-class speakers, all in honor of the region’s small grains industry. Cara Pascalar knows just the right note to hit to make it all entertaining. Pascalar is the scheduled entertainment…

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The Best Medicine

By Trista Crossley
Editor

If there’s a humorous way to tackle serious matters in agriculture, Mark Mayfield is on it. Mayfield is scheduled to be a keynote presenter at the 2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Wash. Growers can register for the convention at wawg.org/convention/registration/….

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2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention

By Trista Crossley
Editor

Presented by the wheat industries After being canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions last year, the 2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention promises to be better than ever. This year’s event is slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Wash., and is sponsored by the Washington Association…