New WSU small grains economist helps wheat farmers navigate ‘squeeze’

From the Capital Press

Mariah Ehmke, Washington State University’s new small grains economist, is interested in the intersection between consumers and producers.

“I am a strong believer in trying to understand the customer and the consumer, and what they want,” Ehmke said. “And then investigating and navigating the technology landscape to meet that need in the most efficient, high-quality way possible. That’s what ultimately I want to help growers do.”

Ehmke began as WSU’s Thomas Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grain Economics during the current fall semester. She replaced Randy Fortenbery, who retired in May after 15 years. Read the rest of the article here.