Michelle Hennings

While it’s been hard on some producers, such as the livestock industry, as well as drivers across the Northwest, last month’s snow was welcomed news.  First those that use irrigation during the summer were happy to see the storms improve the snowpack.  Secondly, whea...

Most, if not all, commodity groups were happy when President Trump signed the 201 Farm Bill into law just before Christmas.  But, perhaps one of the happiest, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers.   WAWG Executive Director Michelle Hennings said not only does the Farm Bill provide certainty when growers are facing so many questions in trade, competition, tariffs and more, but it has many im

Winter wheat growers are out seeding their fields for 2019.  And while many enjoyed a good 2018, there are still many concerns about what the future holds in store.  Two of the biggest issues still remain, a trade war with China and no 2018 Farm Bill.  Michell...

The past couple of months have been very busy for the agriculture community on the federal level.  First Congress allowed the 2014 Farm Bill to elapse without passing a new Farm Bill.  Meaning the Ag community is now several days without a current Farm Bill.  Michell...

The combines are rolling across the Northwest and the 2018 wheat season comes to an end.  Michelle Hennings Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said region wide, 30% of the winter wheat harvest is complete.  So...

With the Senate and House poised to negotiate a 2018 Farm Bill, many ag groups are hopeful to have certainty in the coming month.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers says they want lawmakers to work out a bipartisan Farm Bill that can be approved by both parties before the current Farm Bill expires in late September.  ...

Many Northwest commodities will be impacted if China implements the tariffs they’ve threatened against U.S. agriculture.  Northwest beef, apples, tree nuts and also wheat.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers says these tariffs, set to start in early July, could not have come at a worse time.  She says they’...

On Friday, the House voted against the Republican led Farm Bill proposal.  House Resolution 2 was struck down by a 198-213 vote.  Not only did all House Democrats vote against the proposal, but 30 Republicans crossed party lines to vote against the Farm Bill resolution.   ...

At the request of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers and the Washington Grain Commission, the Omnibus Bill passed last month includes $1 million for falling numbers research.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Direction of Wheat Growers, says falling numbers has become a major issue for Washington growers, especially in 2016, which cost growers between $30 million and $130 million.  ... Read M

Fresh off of a trade trip to Japan and the Philippines, several members of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, took a trip to D.C., to discuss trade, and educate lawmakers of the issues facing farmers.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of WAWG told the Washington Ag Network many don’t appreciate that not being a part of TPP will be a direct hit to wheat growers.   “...