Latest Articles Bottom Line Building a behavioral mindset for uncertain times By Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech The inspiration for this article occurred on the convention floor of the recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. This was a historical event as the CEO, Warren Buffett, announced his retirement. In his four hours of questions, answers, and profound thoughts, he mentioned managing a business in an unsettling type of… Education Class is in session By Trista Crossley Editor At the 2025 Wheat College, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson had a wide-ranging discussion with growers that covered growing top wheat by using grower-collected data, factors that impact wheat yields, and how to counter the public perception of agriculture. Johnson is a former wheat specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,… Feature Hope and hard work By Trista Crossley Editor Before Grand Coulee Dam made irrigation viable in the Columbia Basin in the 1950s, farmers struggled to grow food in what was, essentially, a desert. An exhibit at the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum (QVHSM), “Hope and Hard Work: The Story of Our Farms and Food,” highlights the story… Toolbox A 5-STAR rating By Trista Crossley Editor The Washington State Department of Agriculture wants to help farmers evaluate their conservation efforts and provide access to resources and technical implementation assistance through a free, voluntary, web-based program, Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR). In the online STAR tool — startool.ag — growers answer simple, production-specific questions about their rotations,… Policy A familiar face is back at FSA By Trista Crossley Editor Earlier this year, Jon Wyss was reappointed as state executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the third time. A lot has changed since his first term in 2019, and we wanted to know what keeps bringing him back, and what’s happening at the Washington state FSA office… Profiles Prosser business uses local wheat to produce spirits By Guest Author Making spirits from Washington wheat and agricultural products is a unique labor of love. It involves the careful cultivation of soft winter wheat, the creation of custom stills, a meticulous distillation process, and the infusion of the spirits with locally sourced botanicals and fruits. This process, which can take years,… President's Perspective Glyphosate in the crosshairs By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Our farm started using Roundup (glyphosate) close to 40 years ago. Maybe even 50. What began as a simple weed control solution has become one of the foundational tools in modern agriculture. But today, it’s under fire like never before. As regulatory and public scrutiny intensifies, it’s time we speak… Bottom Line Reviewing the Enhanced Coverage Option By Curtis Evanenko McGregor Risk Management Services Glad tidings readers! Our topic of conversation is a product that is not necessarily new, though it’s gaining traction and increased interest due to recent enhancements from the Risk Management Agency. When introduced in 2020, the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) premium costs outweighed the coverage benefit for many producers, making… « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 45 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2025November 2025 Looking back By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2025November 2025 Shifting gears in farmland leasing By Tim Cobb Owner, Farmland Company 2025October 2025 Optimism in tough times 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
