Research - Washington Grain Commission
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Research - Washington Grain Commission supports wheat and barley researchers studying breeding, variety quality and yield, diseases, pests, weeds, and soil health to address grain production needs.
Funder: Washington Grain Commission
Due Dates: Not listed
Funding Amounts: Research comprises 26% of the commission’s total 2024–2025 budget
Summary: Supports wheat and barley breeding, variety evaluation, and research on diseases, pests, weeds, and soil health.
Description
The Washington Grain Commission funds research addressing wheat and barley production, with a substantial focus on plant breeding and new variety development. Scientists at Washington State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service receive a large share of the commission’s research funding, particularly those specializing in breeding and developing new varieties.
The research portfolio includes evaluating new wheat varieties from both public and private sources for quality and yield, as well as barley breeding and evaluation. Beyond variety development, the commission supports research to combat diseases and pests, control weeds, and improve soil health. The commission is a self-governing Washington state agency supported by assessments on wheat harvested in Eastern Washington and on barley.
