Thanks to Royce Schaneman and the Nebraska Wheat Board for bringing a great group to Portland. Despite near constant rain and a few scheduling challenges, we had a very productive workshop. This week at WMC, staff will meet with current customers and develop new proposals for additional research projects. Janice decided not to travel to the USW meeting in Washington, DC but will support Bill Flory’s efforts to accomplish WMC’s goals while he is there. The search for a new Executive Director enters its second of three weeks.