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Great wheat begins in the lab

Washington Grain Commission-funded research is advancing wheat production through innovative nitrogen-fixing alternatives to fertilizer and new tools to identify heat-resilient wheat varieties.

WSU variety testing program update

WSU’s Cereal Variety Testing Program gives Washington growers trusted local data to choose high-performing wheat and barley varieties that meet market demands and maximize profitability.

Hosting trade teams is part of WGC strategy

In April, Washington hosted its first aquaculture trade team to promote wheat for salmon and shrimp feed and expand export potential. Trade teams build global ...

Expanding weed control options

Herbicide-resistant weeds are reducing wheat yields in the PNW as overuse of Group 2 herbicides limits control options. New wheat varieties tolerant to multiple herbicides ...

Getting a head start

Low falling numbers reduce wheat quality and value in the PNW, with multiple causes occurring at different growth stages. A new targeted testing approach improves ...

Combine harvester in action on wheat field. Adobe stock photo

Washington growers plan to plant same as last year

Washington plans 2.3M wheat acres in 2026, steady from last year, while barley slightly rises. U.S. wheat acreage is projected at a record low, with ...