Jeff Malone

2 months ago | wheatlife.org | Trista Crossley |Jeff Malone

Planting a successful Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) stand depends heavily on adequately preparing the ground, but some growers in the driest parts of Eastern Washington are concerned their preparation window is being closed too early. According to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) policy, conservation plans must be seeded within 12 months of the CRP effective date, which is usually Oct.

2 months ago | wheatlife.org | Trista Crossley |Jeff Malone

Last month, a group of Washington wheat growers took steps to overcome the stigma of mental health by addressing suicide myths, learning to recognize the signs of suffering, and finding help for somebody in crisis. The session concluded the Agricultural Marketing and Management Organization’s winter schedule. The session was led by Darla Tyler-McSherry, founder of Ask In Earnest.

2 months ago | wheatlife.org | Trista Crossley |Jeff Malone

Wheat growers took over two Washtucna, Wash., institutions last month as part of the Agriculture Marketing and Management Organization’s (AMMO) winter schedule. Growers met at the local Lion’s Club to hear updates from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials and then gathered at Sonny’s Tavern for lunch afterward.

2 months ago | wheatlife.org | Trista Crossley |Jeff Malone

In mid-February, producers had the opportunity to hear marketing updates at both the macro and micro levels from two experts: Allison Thompson, owner of The Money Farm, and Randy Fortenbery, a professor and the Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Grain Economics at Washington State University. The session was part of the 2025 Agricultural Marketing and Management Organization’s winter schedule.

Mar 17, 2025 | wheatlife.org | Trista Crossley |Jeff Malone |Norman Brock

The start of a new administration usually brings a flurry of activity, and the second Trump administration is no exception. Fortunately, Jake Westlin, vice president of policy and communications for the National Association of Wheat Growers, was on hand to walk growers through what’s happening on the Hill as part of an Agricultural Marketing and Management Association webinar in mid-February.