Washington Wheat Foundation

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Before your car could drive itself, tractors already were.Farmers have been using GPS-guided, self-steering equipment fo...
04/21/2026

Before your car could drive itself, tractors already were.
Farmers have been using GPS-guided, self-steering equipment for decades to improve efficiency and precision in the field.

A combine is made up of nearly 20,000 individual parts. That means thousands of components that can wear, break, or need...
04/17/2026

A combine is made up of nearly 20,000 individual parts. That means thousands of components that can wear, break, or need attention before harvest ever starts.

So farmers spend long hours in the shop. Combines, headers, trucks. If it moves, they’re working on it. Because when harvest hits, there’s no time for downtime.

Washington wheat farmers deliver year after year and in 2025, we averaged 68 bushels per acre at $5.05 per bushel across...
04/16/2026

Washington wheat farmers deliver year after year and in 2025, we averaged 68 bushels per acre at $5.05 per bushel across the entire state!
That’s what efficiency and productivity look like in the field.

It's National Grilled Cheese day and with that perfect pairing, tomato soup is the classic, yet Ketchup… controversial.B...
04/12/2026

It's National Grilled Cheese day and with that perfect pairing, tomato soup is the classic, yet Ketchup… controversial.

But we can all agree on one thing.
No wheat. No bread. No bread… no grilled cheese.

1 barge = about 70 semi trucks.Moving commodities by river reduces traffic, lowers costs, and improves safety, making it...
04/11/2026

1 barge = about 70 semi trucks.
Moving commodities by river reduces traffic, lowers costs, and improves safety, making it one of the most efficient ways to get products from farms to port.

04/09/2026

Here it comes! Green wheat off to a great start! A few months from now these fields will be golden and ready for harvest!

Wheat isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it crop.There’s no such thing as planting and walking away. Farmers are in the field eve...
04/09/2026

Wheat isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it crop.
There’s no such thing as planting and walking away. Farmers are in the field every day, checking for weeds, watching for pests, and tracking how the crop is progressing. Making decisions in real time.
It’s a constant balance of experience, instinct, and science.

Water is one of the most limited resources our farmers have. In parts of eastern Washington, fields receive just 6 to 20...
04/05/2026

Water is one of the most limited resources our farmers have. In parts of eastern Washington, fields receive just 6 to 20 inches of moisture each year.

Weeds compete for that same water, pulling away what wheat needs to grow, develop, and produce.

That’s why crop protection, whether mechanical or chemical, is critical. It allows farmers to protect every drop, every acre, and ultimately produce the high-quality wheat the world depends on.

Tractors are rolling across Washington. Spring wheat is going in the ground, and winter wheat is getting the attention i...
04/04/2026

Tractors are rolling across Washington. Spring wheat is going in the ground, and winter wheat is getting the attention it needs. Spring is well underway.

The trifecta…April fools.
04/01/2026

The trifecta…April fools.

The next generation is already in the field, learning what it takes to keep farming strong. Kolter and Millie Sieverkrop...
03/30/2026

The next generation is already in the field, learning what it takes to keep farming strong. Kolter and Millie Sieverkropp spent harvest 2025 on their family farm soaking in the same traditions and work ethic that built their family’s operation.

Whole grain flatbreads are a spring staple, easy to build and even easier to enjoy. No Wheat No Treat, especially when w...
03/27/2026

Whole grain flatbreads are a spring staple, easy to build and even easier to enjoy. No Wheat No Treat, especially when whole grains add fiber and key nutrients that support a balanced diet. Tell us your favorite flatbread toppings for spring.

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