Wheat Harvest Good, Profits Not | Spokane News

Wheat farmers in Washington are reaping a surprise bountiful harvest despite a dry winter—thanks to timely spring rains. But while the fields are full, prices are not: soft white wheat sells for under $7 a bushel, leaving many farmers struggling to cover rising costs like fertilizer and diesel. With profits at an all-time low and Washington ranked last among all 50 states for farmer profitability, growers are dipping into savings or taking on debt just to stay afloat. As they work to adapt and preserve their farms for future generations, the economic squeeze shows no sign of easing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/43a0bd08596f6083