Latest Articles Education Headaches ahead? By Trista Crossley Editor According to the National Association of Wheat Growers, countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer cost Washington wheat farmers about $14 million from 2021-25, but Andy Juris predicts nitrogen and sulfur are shaping up to be bigger headaches for the state’s wheat growers. Juris, a farmer from Bickleton, Wash., and chair of… Education One call to rule them all By Trista Crossley Editor Do you know what’s buried beneath that field of wheat on the back 40? It could be nothing, or it could be a large pipe full of pressurized natural gas, and the only way to be sure is to call 811 before you do any digging. “There’s a lot of… Policy View from the inside By Trista Crossley Editor Patrick Bell, the recently appointed Farm Service Agency (FSA) state executive director, is no stranger to the state’s agricultural industry, but the scale of it took him a little bit by surprise. “I always knew the importance of commodities and the row crops, especially being based in Spokane, growing up… Profiles Former wheat ambassador provides global supply chain risk intelligence By Kevin Gaffney For Wheat Life Most folks raised in Washington wheat country live their entire lives without becoming seasoned world travelers. Matthew Warren, born and raised in Dayton, Wash., exemplifies the polar opposite of that. Warren graduated from Dayton High School in 2014 and wasted no time in moving across the U.S. to Columbia, S.C…. Natural Resources What is regenerative ag? By Andrea Cox Conservation Coordinator, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Regenerative agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and overall farm vitality. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regenerative Pilot Program is investing $700 million to support regenerative agriculture — $400 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and $300… President's Perspective Safety shouldn’t be an afterthought By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Growing up on a farm, all of us heard our parents yell from a distance, “Be careful!” Being around farm equipment, I’m sure we’ve all had close calls — and sometimes not-so-close calls. When we are younger, farm safety is mostly just a warning to keep us from getting hurt…. Bottom Line Commodity wages: Purpose, IRS treatment, risks By Guest Author In agriculture, cash isn’t always the most practical way to pay employees. Many farm operations are asset-rich but cash-tight at certain points in the year. That is where commodity wages come in — a unique compensation method that can offer tax advantages when done correctly but also brings risks if… Natural Resources CRP frustrations mount By Trista Crossley Editor For more than 40 years, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been helping Eastern Washington growers address natural resource concerns. But lately, some growers in low rainfall zones have been feeling like their participation in CRP is more likely to break the bank than help keep the farm afloat. The… « Previous 1 2 3 4 … 53 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2026President's Perspective A 6-month perspective By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2026Bottom Line Farm entities will need new 902E by September By Guest Author 2026President's Perspective Safety shouldn’t be an afterthought By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Read More AboutAg Viability, AMMO, Barley, 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
