Looking back
Retired Commissioner Gary Bailey looks back on his journey with the Washington Grain Commission.
Articles
U.S. Wheat Associates board elects new officers
The Washington Grain Commission is pleased to announce Mike Carstensen was newly elected as the organization’s next Secretary-Treasurer and will take office July in 2025.
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Only the best
University and USDA collaboration helps bring high quality spring wheat varieties to farmers’ fields across Eastern Washington.
Growers receive commission appointments
The Washington Grain Commission is pleased to announce appointments and reappointments to its board of commissioners.
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Fingerprinting soil
Soil organic matter is vital for soil health. Mid-infrared spectral analysis provides a quick and affordable way to measure soil properties, improving our understanding of soil carbon dynamics and supporting sustainable practices.
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Stephens sets the bar
Pacific Northwest cultivars continue to improve through growers’ planting choices and ongoing research.
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Derek Sandison reappointed
The Washington Grain Commission celebrates the reappointment of Derek Sandison as director of the Department of Agriculture.
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PNW crop quality
The Wheat Marketing Center provides its 2024 Pacific Northwest crop quality assessment.
US soft white wheat quality
According to the U.S. Wheat Associates organization, the 2024 U.S. soft white wheat production is up, and functionality is good.
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The value of barley
Washington’s barley is grown for feed, malt, forage, and food, with feed dominating dryland areas. WSU prioritizes high-quality malt barley for market demands and farmer profit, despite infrastructure limits.
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