Washington Grain Commission

10/16/2026

The Washington Grain Commission (WGC) is proud of its longstanding partnership with Washington State University (WSU). The work done by scientists, staff, and students there directly benefits the wheat and barley farmers of Washington.

As the new USDA-ARS Plant Bioscience Research Building opens its doors, we look forward to the decades of strong science and great work that will take place within its walls.

10/15/2026

Wheat and barley, the perfect pair 🤝

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10/14/2026

By hosting customers brought to Washington by U.S. Wheat Associates, the WGC helps showcase the quality of our wheat, connect buyers with growers, and start conversations that can ultimately lead to new sales.

It’s relationship-building with a purpose: creating and maintaining markets for Washington wheat.

10/13/2026

Making the last few passes of direct-seeding winter wheat back into winter wheat stubble just south of Pullman Airport.

📸: Diamond-S Farms

10/12/2026

National Farmers Day celebrates the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who manage crops and livestock. In Washington, farmers grow over 300 different crops, making our state one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

The Washington Grain Commission is proud to represent the wheat and barley farmers of Washington 👏

10/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booths at RiverFest, Harvest Market, and WSU football these past few weeks! ⁠
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It has been so fun meeting so many people and sharing more about the mission of the Washington Grain Commission and the incredible wheat and barley farmers in our state. ⁠
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10/10/2026

You're invited to FIRA USA 2026 in Yakima, WA 👏 This event is free to growers, journalists, and students. Registration is mandatory, so secure your spot today!

You'll find the WGC at the AgriMeetup from 12 pm to 1:30 pm moderating a peer-to-peer discussion.

Dates: October 20–22, 2026
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Register at: https://app.imagina.com/fira-usa-2026/

10/09/2026

Trade teams are an essential part of the WGC mission. As we host U.S. Wheat customers from other countries here in Washington, we highlight the incredible quality of Washington wheat and the hard work and dedication of the growers who produce it.

A big thank you to SLR Farms, Inc for welcoming this trade team to their farm in September👏

📍Rosalia, WA

10/08/2026

From his pioneering work on root diseases to his lasting impact on growers, students, and fellow researchers, Dr. James Cook’s legacy reaches far beyond the laboratory. His discoveries continue to influence wheat production across the globe, proving that some of the most powerful tools for protecting crops may already be living beneath our feet. Read more about the scientist whose work transformed wheat research and helped shape the future of soil health.

Read more about Dr. Cook here: https://wagrains.org/articles/research-rooted-out-cause-of-disease-decline/

10/07/2026

A big thank you to Clear Source Communications for an excellent day of training 👏

A big thank you to the Washington Grain Commission for inviting us in for communications training.

We covered a lot of ground, from clear messaging, earned media and crisis communications to interview skills, communications tools, AI and the importance of making sure your story is being told accurately and effectively.

We also put some of those skills into practice with mock interviews and real-world scenarios.

At Clear Source Communications, we help people craft their communications so they can be heard, trusted, and recognized as industry experts without risking their reputation. Building trust and credibility takes consistent, effective communication, and we appreciated the opportunity to work through that with the Commission and its team.