Latest Articles Feature A bitter experience By Trista Crossley Editor In 1936, the state of Washington began a project to preserve the lore of its earliest pioneers. Elderly people receiving old age assistance through the State Department of Public Welfare were interviewed, and excerpts from those interviews were published in three volumes, the last one in 1938. “Told by the… Policy A shot in the funding arm By Trista Crossley Editor In late September, the Palouse River and Coulee City (PCC) short-line rail system got a major shot in the funding arm when the Federal Railroad Administration announced it would receive $72.8 million through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. “It will be transformative in terms of the… Policy Memo doesn’t call for breaching By Michelle Hennings Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers In September, you may have seen some press regarding the Snake River Dam litigation process and a memorandum released by the Biden Administration. I understand the way this was being reported in the press may have caused some concern and confusion, and I’d like to provide more information. In regards… Policy Fuel workgroup winds down By Trista Crossley Editor In September, the Washington State Department of Ecology’s (Ecology) Fuel Exemptions Workgroup wrapped up four months of work. Whether it was successful or not might depend on who you are talking to. Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act, which includes a cap-and-invest program, went into effect in January 2023 and requires… Bottom Line MPCI acreage reporting: Why it matters By Curtis Evanenko McGregor Risk Management Services Greetings readers! I believe the subject matter of acreage reporting is timely, though not due to the season of use, but rather that many have had another year of production and revenue losses paid on their wheat policies. Unfortunately, one does not learn of “misreported information” until the worst time… President's Perspective End of the road By Andy Juris President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers It’s hard to believe it’s been a year already, yet here we are with another convention upon us. Soon, you’ll have the privilege of meeting our next president and will no longer be subjected to my monthly ramblings. I can say, with certainty, that I appreciate your indulgence and patience… Feature Steward Farms, Lincoln County By Trista Crossley Editor In Lincoln County, Josh and Katie Steward’s dream of establishing their first generation wheat farm has become a reality. It remains to be seen if it’s a dream shared by their children: Jack, 12; Sadie, 9; and Gracie, 4. “This was Katie and mine’s dream,” explained Josh. “If they don’t… Feature Lambert Farms, Columbia County By Trista Crossley Editor Mark and Brett Lambert are the fourth and fifth generations, respectively, to farm their family’s land near Dayton, Wash. They grow mostly dryland wheat, chickpeas, peas, alfalfa, and some cattle. They use direct seeding and no-till practices as much as possible. “I feel blessed with the opportunity to have such… « Previous 1 … 15 16 17 18 19 … 39 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2025April 2025 Trying for certainty in an uncertain world By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2025April 2025 5 ways to (finally) kick-start your financial plan By Guest Author 2025March 2025 Research on my mind By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Read More AboutAMMO, Carbon, Climate, Conservation, Convention, Crop Insurance, Dams, Economics, Farm Bill, General, Harvest, Inputs, Legal, Legislature, NAWG, Pesticides, Pests/Disease, Regulation, Research, Soil Health, Taxes, Trade, Transportation, USDA, Weather, Weeds
