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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farming practices
Unlocking yield potential
Phosphorus can boost wheat and barley yields in acidic Eastern WA soils by reducing aluminum toxicity—especially where lime isn’t used. More research is needed to refine short-term strategies.
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When weather moves soil
Frozen soil, snowmelt, and rain caused major erosion on the Palouse; no-till practices reduced soil loss, showing the value of conservation farming.
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2025 quality rankings
The Washington Grain Commission’s 2025 wheat quality rankings for the Pacific Northwest help growers choose high-quality varieties. The brochure evaluates wheat based on six components of end-use quality.
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Best management practices
Maximizing herbicide effectiveness requires careful consideration of factors like application timing, environmental conditions, and proper equipment use.
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Tracking biosolids
The long-term agronomic impacts in dryland wheat systems are significant, influencing soil health, crop yields, and overall sustainability of agricultural 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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National Cotton Council Tour
WGC’s Mary Palmer Sullivan joined farmers and association leaders from across the U.S. in West Texas for the National Cotton Council’s Multi-Commodity Education Program. The tour fosters cross-commodity dialogue and relationship-building, creating a platform for future agricultural leadership.
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A base saturation approach
Recommendations for optimizing wheat production in acidic soils from Washington State University soil chemist João Antonangelo.
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As the tumbleweed turns
The biology and effective management strategies for Russian thistle in the Pacific Northwest.
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