Latest Articles President's Perspective Why do I farm? By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me, “Why do you farm?” Is it the long hours, the hard work, the low pay, or maybe the camaraderie of having a beer cooler in the back of every pickup? For me, the answer is simple…. Bottom Line What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for ag By Ryan Janke CPA, Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed with what appears to be a whole lot of changes from both a tax perspective and government programs affecting farmers. The bill has received substantial media coverage, but what are the key takeaways concerning ag? Some provisions sound good on paper but have… Education Market intelligence By Trista Crossley Editor In early October, when Wheat Life spoke to Arlan Suderman, it was too early for him to know exactly what he’ll be talking about at the convention later this month. In fact, depending on world headlines, he might be putting the pieces together at the very last minute so growers… Profiles Montana native’s resume sails from Navy to Idaho’s seaport By Trista Crossley Editor Scott Corbitt calls his position as general manager at the Port of Lewiston the most diverse job he’s had, which is saying something from a man who once hunted submarines on a Navy destroyer. “This job goes in 15 different directions every day, and I have to be up on… Advocacy Savoring the land By Trista Crossley Editor Wheat, potatoes, shellfish, and irrigation interests came together in late August to help state legislators “savor the land” during a day-long agricultural tour across the Skagit Valley. Approximately 20 legislators took part in the tour, which included visits to several farms, a local flour mill, a tidegate, and an estuary… Toolbox Getting seed in the ground By Trista Crossley Editor In early October, Grassl Farms in Franklin County was a hive of activity as more than 100 growers gathered to learn about low-till and direct seeding methods and see several drills in action. The low-till drill demonstration was organized by Kara Kaelber, district manager of the Franklin Conservation District (FCD);… President's Perspective Looking back By Jeff Malone President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers As I sit down to write this final column, I can’t help but reflect on what a whirlwind this past year has been. Between the phone calls, emails, and texts (on top of farming), there were days when it felt like I was juggling 20 things at once. But when… Bottom Line Shifting gears in farmland leasing By Tim Cobb Owner, Farmland Company Growing up on the farm provided me with several opportunities to operate equipment with manual transmissions. Several sets of gears allowed the operator to find the very best speed/power for any circumstance, whether in the field or out on the road, empty or fully loaded with produce. One gear in… « Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 49 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2026March 2026 Searching for financial viability in today’s ag By Gil Crosby President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2026March 2026 Understanding state’s estate tax farm deduction By Norman Brock Attorney at Law, Brock Law Firm 2026February 2026 Social media helping spread misinformation By Gil Crosby 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
