Washington Association of Wheat Growers

09/15/2026

More than 100 farmers and industry stakeholders are gathered at Clark Farms in Whitman County to learn about equipment used in low-till and no-till operations and hear from the people who are implementing these practices.

09/14/2026

We'll seldom say no to rain, even when it causes a change in plans, like with tomorrow's Low and No-Till Drill Demonstration Day in Whitman County. The fields are too wet to safely and effectively conduct the live seeding demonstration. However, the event is still going forward. All the drills (and drill operators and sales representatives) will be onsite and available for attendees to inspect and ask questions. The morning will start off with a panel discussion, followed by an equipment walk-through and lunch.

The seeding will still happen, just at a later date. Once that date is confirmed, an update will be sent out. If you have any questions, please contact the Palouse Conservation District.

09/11/2026

Scholarship Opportunity for high school seniors whose parents are current members of WAWG!

09/11/2026

https://capitalpress.com/2026/09/09/wheat-growers-september-is-pivotal-for-passing-the-next-farm-bill/

September will be “pivotal” as the Senate Agriculture Committee weighs the next steps in the farm bill process, a National Association of Wheat Growers spokesman says. A five-year version of […]

09/10/2026

Trade teams travel from all over the world to visit Washington and learn more about the wheat and barley we grow here. ⁠
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This year, we've had the privilege of meeting with people from 13 different countries.⁠
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Hosting international trade teams is integral to the Washington Grain Commission's mission. From the fields where it’s grown to the research, quality testing, and transportation systems behind it, these visits connect buyers directly with the farmers who produce the grain they depend on.⁠
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09/10/2026

No change for Washington in this week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu

U.S. Drought Monitor September 10, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.12% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.51% last week.

09/08/2026

Join WAWG and Oregon Wheat members at this year's convention. Happening in Kennewick.

09/08/2026

USDA is reminding producers of an important Sept. 15 deadline. Beginning with the 2026 program year, USDA will treat S corporations, partnerships and qualifying LLCs as “qualified pass-through entities” for farm-program payment limitations. Previously, an S-corp generally received only one payment limitation regardless of the number of owners; under the new rules, qualifying members who are actively engaged in the operation can each contribute toward the entity’s overall payment limit. For 2026, USDA will use the farm’s ownership and organizational structure as of September 15, and affected S-corps and LLCs must update their farm operating plans with FSA by that date. This could be significant for multi-owner wheat farms because the 2026 ARC/PLC limit is $164,000 per eligible person—meaning, for example, a two-member qualifying S-corp could potentially have a $328,000 entity limit, subject to the actively-engaged, attribution and other eligibility requirements. Growers considering any change to their business structure should talk with their local FSA office, tax/legal adviser and crop insurance agent before making changes.

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit from...

09/03/2026

Michelle Hennings Talks About How Local Growers Want A Farm Bill, Not A Financial Band-Aid

09/03/2026

Dr. James Cook's pioneering work uncovered how beneficial soil bacteria suppress wheat disease, advancing soil health science and leaving a lasting legacy for growers and researchers.