Washington Grain Commission

The WGC is pleased to provide the 2025 quality rankings publication, now available on our website! ?? https://lnkd.in/gtszEpha ? The Preferred Wheat Varieties Brochure ranks Eastern Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho wheat varieties using six components to evaluate end-use quality. Wheat growers are encouraged to reference these rankings when deciding between varieties. The most desirable ranking characterizes varieties that have high test weights, appropriate protein content (kernel properties), and excellent milling and end-use properties. ? Watch for the print brochures at your local elevator coming soon and in the April issue of Wheat Life Magazine. ? #endusequality #research #plantbreeding #PNWwheat #marketdevelopment

The annual Washington Agribusiness Status and Outlook is now available from the WSU School of Economic Sciences. This report provides a concise overview of Washington’s current and near-term agricultural activity, some insights on specialty research diving into Washington’s agricultural sector, and Washington farm income statistics. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gRrUH2S8 #research #economics #AgEconomics #agriculture #WGCnews

Data on the 2024 spring wheat variety trials show results of high temperatures that were observed across Eastern Washington last summer. Get the full summary in this feature article from Wheat Life Magazine ?? https://lnkd.in/g-9ExeR7 ? The Washington State University (WSU) Variety Testing Program has a mission to provide growers with unbiased information on variety performance and relevant traits to help support optimal on-farm production. Data is available on the WSU Small Grains Extension website (smallgrains.wsu.edu/) for each site. ? #SpringWheat #wheatbreeding #PNWWheat #OnFarmResearch #WheatLife Washington Association of Wheat Growers

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Washington wheat is a rising favorite for Mexico's soft white market. In 2024-25, U.S. soft white wheat purchases from Mexico more than doubled due to competitive pricing and promotion, potentially signaling a long-term shift benefiting Washington's wheat growers. Read more on this topic from Washington Grain Commission’s market development specialist, Jake Liening. https://lnkd.in/grX2N6an ? #WheatLifeMagazine #spotlight #wheatlife #marketdevelopment #exportmarkets #wheatexports #USwheat

Growers, get your registration in NOW for the Agricultural Marketing Management Organization (AMMO) workshop this week! AMMO is a program of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. The goal is to help you increase your profitability by making better farm management decisions. ? On Feb. 27 Darla Tyler-McSherry takes on an important topic for this week’s “Ask in Earnest/Mental Health” session at the Hampton Inn-Garden Springs in Spokane. WAWG members are admitted free of charge, non-members only $25. Lunch is included! ? More info on the series and registration is available at https://lnkd.in/g5pkH-n2 ? #growereducation #farmmanagement #WAwheat #smallgrains #farmfamilies #professionaldevelopment #FarmerWellness

Ever notice how many of our favorite, most satisfying foods have one ingredient in common? Wheat. It’s an affordable and versatile core ingredient that can be transformed into a myriad of creative menu items that will leave your customers craving more. ? Our friends at the Wheat Foods Council have put together a fantastic foodservice guide packed with innovative culinary applications that give a modern twist to your favorite savory and sweet dishes, making wheat-based creations effortless artisanal and scalable. Find it here! ?? https://lnkd.in/gajK9J_K #wondersofwheat #foodservicehacks #eatwheat #wholesome #chefsguide

The Washington Grain Commission recognized the work of WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences winter wheat breeder Arron Carter in this feature article from Wheat Life Magazine: https://lnkd.in/g4a7qupw ? #WashingtonGrain #AgLeadership #smallgrains #research #wheatbreeding #WGCnews

The Washington Grain Commission’s Casey Chumrau and Kara Rowe from KR Creative Strategies were special guests on the Shark Farmer (Rob Sharkey) podcast, which was broadcast live from the Ag Show on Feb. 5! If you missed the broadcast from the convention floor, you can listen now online: https://bit.ly/3CIdwop #nobarleynobeer #WashingtonGrown #WashingtonGrain

Retired Commissioner Gary Bailey reflects on his time with the Washington Grain Commission. Gary served as the representative for Wheat District 2 from 2016-2024, representing Whitman County. He also served on the board of directors for U.S. Wheat Associates. Check out his perspectives looking back in this feature article originally published in Wheat Life Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gkTe7JpT ? Thank you, Gary, for your contributions to the success of our industry on a global scale! ? #WashingtonGrain #AgLeadership #smallgrains #WAwheat #WAbarley #WGCnews