Latest Articles Toolbox Rising interest rates uncover investment opportunities By Trista Crossley Editor While it may be hard to find the bright side of rising interest rates — just ask a Washington wheat farmer who’s already dealing with high input costs — there are investment opportunities to be found. According to Jordan Thayer, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, banks may charge more… Advocacy Pain at the pump By Trista Crossley Editor Most Washingtonians are feeling some pain at the pump, but many growers are seeing red, as their on-farm fuel bills are costing thousands more than they should. The culprit is legislation, passed in 2021 and put into action in January 2023, that promised to exempt fuel used on the farm… Feature Signed By Guest Author Nestled among rolling hills in Lincoln County, Harrington, Wash., is a town with a small population but surprising momentum. Turn-of-the-century buildings are in the process of being renovated, including the Electric Hotel and the former U.S. Bank building. Local businesses line the main street — you can buy a pair… President's Perspective It may be a pain, but NASS data is critical By Andy Juris President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The older I get, the more I’m convinced most of us (me included) stop maturing somewhere between ages 12 to 15. Adults must shave more often, but that’s about the only major difference later in life. Thus, almost any social group we, as adults, participate in can be viewed through… Bottom Line Tax changes are on the horizon By Justin Hunt CPA, Leffel, Otis, and Warwick, P.S. Another tax season is finished, and if there is a lesson to be learned, it’s that things never stay the same. There are some changes in the tax law coming over the next few years that will impact both agricultural producers’ farm business and personal tax returns. Some of these… Toolbox Update on carbon markets By Trista Crossley Editor Pacific Northwest (PNW) dryland wheat growers often feel like square pegs trying to fit round holes when it comes to programs designed with Midwest farmers in mind. That’s still the case with carbon credit programs. Even as the carbon credit landscape continues to develop, opportunities for Eastern Washington farmers remain… Toolbox Carbon market options By Trista Crossley Editor To date, most carbon market programs are based on Midwest data and target Midwest growers and growing conditions, but there are a couple open to Pacific Northwest growers. (Please note, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (and Wheat Life) does not promote or recommend any program over another and presents… Profiles CTE teacher/FFA adviser continues family tradition By Kevin Gaffney For Wheat Life Enthusiasm emanates from Samantha Sims. Now in her sixth year of teaching career and technical education at Ellensburg High School (EHS), Sims has already amassed an impressive record of Washington state FFA champions and top-four finishers at the national competition level. Sims was recently awarded the 2023 National New Teacher… « Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 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
