For Washington’s wheat farmers, growing the world’s best wheat is a passion. Dating back as far as the 1820s, our wheat farmers have taken pride in the product they grow and the land that they grow it on. Most wheat farms in Washington are family-owned and operated, some of which have been around for more than 100 years. These multi-generation family farms are a testament to the dedication of Washington’s wheat farmers to the land they depend on.

 
 

SEEDING

Our farmers grow both “winter” and “spring” grains. Winter grains are planted in the fall, go dormant in the winter and re-emerge in the spring. Spring grains are planted in the spring. Both crops are harvested in the summer (usually late July and August). Below is a video that explains a traditional spring wheat planting operation in Eastern Washington.

Spring wheat seeding near Creston, Washington.
 

Harvest

In the dry fields of Adams County, the Miller family and countless others have been working tirelessly to bring in the harvest. Grant Miller gave us an inside look at how they get the crop from the field to the terminal.

Harvest in Adams County

FROM RESEARCH TO THE MILLS

A look at the life cycle of Washington State wheat from research and breeding, to farming, milling and consumption.

The life cycle of Washington State wheat

PEST MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY

Meet Jeff and Kate Malone, who farm in Grant County, Washington. They get as little as 8 inches of rain each year, but they incorporate both new technology and traditional wisdom to keep their farm thriving. They are using technology to increase efficiency and keep their crop safe for both farmers and consumers.

Growing season in Grant County

 

UNIQUE HARVEST EXPERIENCE - KOSHER WHEAT

Follow a harvest team in the middle of dryland Washington wheat country, as they prepare the wheat for kosher certification. Members of a Hasidic Orthodox Jewish group from New York visit the farm and keep a watchful eye on the process.

THE WHEAT JOURNEY

Wheat is transported from the fields in Eastern Washington to the grain terminals, and the it moves on to the ports along the coast.

From field to port.