Mary Dye Speaks about House Bill 1780

POMEROY – Despite the loss at the house regarding House Bill (HB) 1780, local farmer Mary Dye of Pomeroy is making plans with Joe Schmick to combat the changes that will affect Eastern Washington.

“I think that the growers in our region are really experiencing the pain from the auction,” said Dye. “Here we are, and we are faced with an increased price and cost dilemma.”

The following auction is scheduled for the end of June, and the results will be announced in early July.

“There is so much risk and potential for catastrophic cost for producers.”

Dye reports that the decline in the white wheat...