Washington Association of Wheat Growers

Washington Association of Wheat Growers This is a place where you can follow what WAWG is currently working on and topics WAWG is monitoring.

Lobbying is the heart of WAWG activity, all of which is aimed at helping Washington wheat families. Since 1954, WAWG has been dedicated to the enrichment of the Washington wheat industry. WAWG is a nonprofit trade association that depends on volunteers for support - both activities and funding. WAWG activities are guided by members through grass-roots committees. Membership dues and donations make

it possible for volunteers to carry out activities as representatives on the state and national levels - to help favorably influence farm legislation and trade. WAWG's first major effort was to form the Washington Wheat Commission. They are two separate organizations working cooperatively to protect and enhance the industry, and the WWC provides partial funding of WAWG activities, such as publishing Wheat Life magazine. But direct wheat producer support is necessary to carry out all WAWG activities that relate to general lobbying.

06/10/2026

While the rest of the nation's winter wheat crop may be struggling, Washington's crop is sitting at 78% good to excellent.

06/08/2026

Strong comments from Brooke Rollins before House Ag GOP on the importance of protecting farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools.

At a time when farmers are facing tight margins and growing uncertainty, it is encouraging to see USDA leadership recognize what is at stake for our food supply, national security, and rural communities.

This week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu
06/04/2026

This week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu

U.S. Drought Monitor June 4, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 48.78% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 50.77% last week.

June not only ushers in summer, but it's also the start of the WSU variety plot tours. This morning, Benton County farme...
06/04/2026

June not only ushers in summer, but it's also the start of the WSU variety plot tours. This morning, Benton County farmers gathered at the Horse Heaven Hills community center for a county meeting and then headed out to the variety plots. To find your nearest plot tour, visit https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/variety/

This week's Crop Progress Report seems to support grower feedback that the winter wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. ...
06/03/2026

This week's Crop Progress Report seems to support grower feedback that the winter wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. According to NASS, Washington winter wheat is 71% headed vs. the 5-year average of 49%.

Crop Progress Report 6/01 According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington last week. Washington crop condition Winter wheat: 0% very poor 5% poor 25% fair 67% good 3% excellent Spring wheat: 3% very poor 4% poor 16% fair 56% good 21...

Still time to RSVP and be elegible for door prizes (deadline May 29th).
05/26/2026

Still time to RSVP and be elegible for door prizes (deadline May 29th).

Last week's storms brought a little relief to the state in this week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu
05/21/2026

Last week's storms brought a little relief to the state in this week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu

U.S. Drought Monitor May 21, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 52.15% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 51.35% last week.

05/21/2026

WSU's AgWeatherNet has a free new app to help farmers and the general public get weather information.

05/14/2026
Less than 14% of the state is considered drought free in this week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu
05/14/2026

Less than 14% of the state is considered drought free in this week's drought monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu

U.S. Drought Monitor May 14, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 51.35% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 50.9% last week.

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109 E 1st Avenue
Ritzville, WA
99169

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm

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