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By Michelle HenningsExecutive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Harvest has begun, and at home, I can feel the urgency to move the crop from the field to the bin. It can seem frantic, but I am reminded that this is what we have been waiting for all year. Even…

In late February, Michelle Hennings, executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG), testified in front of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NPCC) during a public hearing on the draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife program. The NPCC is congressionally mandated to update its program…

As you know, WAWG is a grassroots organization and our growers’ voices are critical when it comes to visiting with legislators. We will be going to Olympia for our annual Olympia Days Jan. 18-20, 2026. We try and meet with at least 50 legislators during our day and a half…

By Andy JurisKlickitat County grower and Past President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The hardship of the past Things were bad. So bad, that no one could remember a time when they weren’t. The price of wheat hit an all-time low, just 25 cents, barely half of what it cost…

By Michelle Hennings Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Happy Harvesting. This time of year reminds us that anything is possible with dedication and perseverance, and we appreciate the beauty of nature, the joy of hard work, and the power of gratitude! The Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG)…

By Michelle HenningsExecutive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Happy New Year! There’s been a lot of changes in the last couple months. Not only do we have a large number of new state lawmakers and a new governor, we are also dealing with a change in administration in Washington,…

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG), in partnership with the Washington State Potato Commission, The McGregor Company, and Northwest RiverPartners, is hosting a tour for more than a dozen U.S. congressional staffers from Washington, D.C., as well as the region’s district offices, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The objective of…

From the National Association of Wheat Growers On July 25, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Request for Information on Climate Smart Biofuel feedstocks. The comments focused on the environmental benefits of winter wheat and the need to…

From the Capital Press Farmers need to tell their story, but sometimes it can be hard to find someone — lawmakers, city reporters or the public — who will listen. Retired Washington wheat farmer and longtime industry leader Randy Suess described his frustrations when asking some reporters to cover farm…

Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) and other Columbia-Snake River System advocates will be participating in a Mississippi River Tour June 24-28 to understand the challenges other river systems face and how they are investing in those systems to keep them in good working order now and for the future. …