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WGC news
Squires reflects on decades of service
Washington Grain Commission CEO to retire after 30 years of service to the wheat and barley industry.
Wheat growers support increased funding to FAS
Doubling the funding for agricultural export market development would generate an additional $44.4 billion in U.S. agricultural exports over the 2024 to 2029 time period.
A special night of recognition
The Washington Grain Commission and others recognize the contributions of Glen Squires.
Wheat farmers maintain strong opposition to dam breaching
WAWG response to the findings of the final Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) Benefit Replacement Report and the recommendations from Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee.
2022 Annual Report
The Washington Grain Commission 2022 Annual Report is now available online and in print.
Dams are essential to wheat farmers
WAWG filed public comments in response to the Draft Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) Benefit Replacement Report published on June 9.
WGC statement on dam study
The Washington Grain Commission (WGC), along with fellow agricultural groups, utilities and others expressed serious concerns about the Murray/Inslee report, which left out or significantly undervalued costs and even acknowledged that many costs are not available.
WGC announces upcoming leadership transition
Glen Squires, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission (WGC), has announced he will retire on November 1. The WGC is pleased to announce that Casey Chumrau will be its new CEO and will begin mid-September.
Growers issue statements on dam breaching
WAWG president and executive director provide their perspectives on a recent report regarding the dams on the lower Snake River.