Latest Articles Toolbox Growing a new kind of crop By Trista Crossley Editor Have commodity farmers become so efficient that they’re hurting themselves and the rural communities that they live in? Finding ways to add value to a crop could bolster the bottom lines of both. “We are producing more than we ever have before, and we are doing it cheaper than we… Profiles From Peace Corps to hard-core soil conservationist By Kevin Gaffney For Wheat Life Founded in 1878, Lanefield Farms is located in southeast Lincoln County a few miles north of Sprague, Wash. Chris Laney is the fourth-generation owner/operator of the farm. Laney took the reins from his father, Bob Laney, in the 1970s. The farm was started by Laney’s great-grandfather, William Gaffney, who came… President's Perspective Honor tradition by making new ones By Howard McDonald WAWG President Traditions. We all have them. From Christmas traditions, to wearing the winning game socks (religiously) in a high school Friday night football game, to flipping aebleskivers every Sunday morning for the family. People love their traditions, and it’s no surprise that farmers have their own. When I was farming with… Bottom Line What are written crop insurance agreements? By Curtis Evanenko McGregor Risk Management Services By definition, a written agreement is a document that alters the terms of a policy as authorized under the Common Crop Insurance Policy, Basic Provisions, Crop Provisions or Special Provisions of the multiperil crop insurance policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Provisions. A written agreement is seldom required in… Advocacy Generating a show of support By Trista Crossley Editor Last month during a tour through Eastern Washington that included a boat ride to Ice Harbor Dam and a tour of the facility, members of the Congressional Western Caucus learned about the energy infrastructure the lower Snake River dams provide and the measures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has… Guest Column Harvest season brings harvest stress By Guest Author As the dog days of summer roll on, rural towns all around Washington are buzzing with tractors, trucks and other farm machinery. To those in the throes of harvest, it’s the accumulation of all their hard-earned efforts, and with that comes an intense and stressful season. Nearly all of the… President's Perspective The joy of being a farmer’s wife By Howard McDonald WAWG President For the July issue of Wheat Life, I’m handing the President’s Perspective reins over to my wife, Teri, to talk about being a farmer’s wife. —Howard McDonald There is an old saying that goes, ”happy wife, happy life,” but in the case of the farmer’s wife, it is equally important… Bottom Line Producer tips to managing the unexpected By Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Rising inflation, interest rate increases, a conflict in Europe, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer preferences are creating an environment of unexpected consequences. Managing a farm or ranch business in an economic environment with extreme volatility can be challenging, but also opportunistic. At a recent agricultural conference, Dr. Steve Isaacs,… « Previous 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 … 42 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2025July 2025 Glyphosate in the crosshairs By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2025July 2025 Reviewing the Enhanced Coverage Option By Curtis Evanenko McGregor Risk Management Services 2025June 2025 From selling the future to farming with it 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
