PNW continues to focus on quality
The 2026 PNW wheat rankings highlight export-focused quality and guide growers. Most new varieties rank Desirable or higher, showing steady gains and strong demand.
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Sprouting too soon
Hot, dry conditions shaped WA’s 2025 spring grains: wheat fell 6% to 19.7M bu with good quality; barley yields and acres dropped sharply; variety rankings stayed consistent.
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2025 spring variety trail results
Hot, dry conditions shaped WA’s 2025 spring grains: wheat fell 6% to 19.7M bu with good quality; barley yields and acres dropped sharply; variety rankings stayed consistent.
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Recent wins for wheat, barley
Despite global competition and rising costs, new export growth, stronger sustainability data, and continued market investment are building momentum for Washington wheat and barley growers.
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Wheat Week founder recognized
At ALIM in Colombia, Washington wheat strengthened ties with Latin American millers amid rising risk and competition. Reliability, sustainability proof, and consistent quality stood out as key.
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Opinion: Food by permission, not price
Yemen and Sudan rely on U.S. food aid because conflict collapsed markets; aid moves through contested areas, shaped by power, not trade, making it essential but never neutral.
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Soft white on the move
A PNW trade mission to Southeast Asia reaffirmed strong demand for soft white wheat and highlighted new opportunities for growth. Strategic engagement across key markets strengthened relationships and reinforced SW’s performance advantages.
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Investing in global relationships
USW shared 2025 crop quality insights with South American buyers, highlighting strong U.S. wheat performance. WGC’s participation helped boost relationships and support a 19% rise in regional sales.
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Washington’s 2025 small grains summary
Washington’s total wheat production in 2025 reached 141.5 million bushels (3.8 million metric tons or MMT), representing a 1.5% decline from 2024 but 12% above the five-year average. Winter wheat continued to dominate production, accounting for 86% of the state’s total, while spring wheat held steady year-over-year. In contrast, barley production declined sharply by 48%,
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From Pullman to Tokyo
Wheat breeders partner with growers and global customers to develop disease-resistant, high-quality club wheat varieties that meet market demands and maintain export standards.
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