Latest Articles Bottom Line Property ownership in estate planning By Norman Brock Attorney at Law, Brock Law Firm When this topic was proposed to me, I initially thought, “What the heck. Where did it come from, and how should I respond?” But after cogitating on the topic for some time, it finally hit me. This is a topic we deal with literally day in, day out! In virtually… Policy CRP white paper published By Trista Crossley Editor Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from a Washington Association of Wheat Growers white paper published in June 2026. The full white paper is available at wawg.org/wp-content/uploads/CRP-WA-Policy-Paper-05.26.26.pdf. The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the most important conservation tools available to Washington state farmers, not just for agriculture, but… 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… Natural Resources Homes for wildlife By Trista Crossley Editor Eastern Washington producers looking to bump up wildlife habitat on their farm might be able to find financial help from a little-known U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) program was established by Congress in 1987 and is accessible in all 50 states. With… Natural Resources Drilling for success By Trista Crossley Editor Building on the success of last year’s low-till/no-till drill demo in Franklin County, organizers are planning a similar event near Pullman, Wash., on Sept. 15. “Last year’s event was extremely well attended, and we heard from a number of producers that they’d like to have a similar event in Whitman… Advocacy Feeding the economy By Trista Crossley Editor Two reports are highlighting the valuable role U.S. agriculture and, more specifically, the U.S. grain and feed industry, plays in the national economy. Feeding the Economy In early March, 35 food and ag groups released the annual “Feeding the Economy” report, which analyzes the direct and indirect economic contributions of… President's Perspective Your membership facilitates our work By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers This month, I’d like to talk about membership in the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG), and why it is so important for wheat growers, landowners, and industry stakeholders. The decisions being made today will determine what the next generation inherits. As active members, we help shape the future of… Bottom Line The cost of waiting: Lessons in failing fast By Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech The business and economics of agriculture are not getting any easier. Many sectors of the agricultural industry are experiencing cyclical changes driven by shifts in the supply and demand for both outputs and inputs. Geopolitics, weather, consumer and societal trends, and the occasional Black Swan event or other unusual occurrence… « Previous 1 2 3 4 … 55 Next » 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
