WAWG trip to D.C. will shine light on impacts of proposed budget cuts

Officers and staff of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) are headed to Washington, D.C., to talk to legislators about the possible impacts of proposed federal budget cuts in three areas critical to Washington wheat farmers: research, trade, and crop insurance.

“This trip is focused on demonstrating to legislators how the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts in research, trade and crop insurance will directly impact our growers,” said Michelle Hennings, WAWG’s executive director.

“Our members have spoken loudly and clearly that budgetary cuts to these vital programs will...