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2024 A Challenging Season For Northwest Canola Growers
2024 A Challenging Season For Northwest Canola Growers

Dryland

2024 A Challenging Season For Northwest Canola Growers
The 2024 season had its fair share of victories and struggles for canola growers.  Unfortunately, when it was all said and done, the struggles outnumbered the wins.  Karen Sowers, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Canola Association said the yields were disappointing.   “You know ...
ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI
ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI

Livestock and Dairy

ODA Warning Bird Owners About HPAI
With birds migrating across the Northwest, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said now is a good time to remind bird owners to be mindful of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.  Detections of HPAI in US poultry have been ongoing since 2022, with more detections often occurring during fall and spring months as wild birds continue to spread the virus during seasonal migrations.  Over th... Read Mor
Focus On Fruit: 10/10/24
Focus On Fruit: 10/10/24

Tree Fruit

Focus On Fruit: 10/10/24
What's being done to improve the trade picture for local tree fruit growers?  And what more can be done?  We put those questions before Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
ODA Opens Mussel Harvesting on the South Coast
ODA Opens Mussel Harvesting on the South Coast

Aquaculture

ODA Opens Mussel Harvesting on the South Coast
Marine biotoxin levels have fallen below alert levels in mussels on Oregon’s south coast.  Because of that, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Department of Fish and Wildlife announced harvest is now open.  Sport harvest of mussels has opened from Cape Blanco to the California border, which means sport mussel harvesting is now open along the entire Oregon Coast.  Sport razor clam harves... R
Taylor: International Program Benefit U.S. Growers
Taylor: International Program Benefit U.S. Growers

Washington DC

Taylor: International Program Benefit U.S. Growers
USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service recently announced its latest investments in the McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, and Food for Progress.   “All told, it will be over $466 million, but govern Dole is $248,000,000 to nine countries, while Food for Progress is $218,000,000 of that to seven countries,” said Under Secretary for Trade and foreign Agricultur
WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away
WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away

Farmers' Markets

WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away
There's just a few days left to apply for the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  This grant aims to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of Washington's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.  Grant awards ...
Oregon Celebrating Farm To School Month
Oregon Celebrating Farm To School Month

In The Classroom

Oregon Celebrating Farm To School Month
October is Farm to School Month and many Oregon schools will be taking part.  One goal of the Farm to School program is to get locally grown and caught food to kids in schools.   "Basically, the program works by helping connect producers and ranchers and processors to schools across the state to help them get their products into schools," said Amy Gilroy with the Oregon Department of Agr
Mulrony: The Cattle Industry Benefits Idaho
Mulrony: The Cattle Industry Benefits Idaho

Idaho

Mulrony: The Cattle Industry Benefits Idaho
As the state of Idaho’s population increases, it’s the cities that see the most growth, and many of these people are not familiar with the Ag industry.  Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association says it’s important to share with these new Idahoans, and anyone not connected to the farming industry, the important role the cattle sector plays in the Gem state.   “And j
Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds
Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds

Washington

Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds
Last week, USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program.  The USDA announced $104 million in loans and grants to support over 300 clean energy projects in 34 states.  That in...
Soil Health Vital For Long-term Health Of Operation
Soil Health Vital For Long-term Health Of Operation

In The Classroom

Soil Health Vital For Long-term Health Of Operation
Soil health is the foundation for a long-term productive and profitable operation. Regenerative agriculture can be the next step in protecting and boosting soil health, sustainability practices, and overall ROI.  James Maude, senior vice president of Acadian Plant Health, said Acadian biostimulants are formed to solve new challenges growers face in modern agriculture.  ...
What USDA Programs Continue Now?
What USDA Programs Continue Now?

Washington DC

What USDA Programs Continue Now?
With the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill on September 30th, the question running through farm county is what programs have stopped and what programs continue?   “Some programs that are called orphan programs that effective September 30th basically stopped," said Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.  "There a...

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