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Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”

Washington

Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
By a 72-28 vote Thursday, Brooke Rollins was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.  House Ag Committee Member, Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse said he was excited when the vote became official.   “I'm delighted that a farm girl from Texas who knows something about agriculture is going to be at the helm of the USDA at a time when agriculture is facing a lot of challenges,&q
Legal Opinion: OSHA Overstepped Its Authority
Legal Opinion: OSHA Overstepped Its Authority

Oregon

Legal Opinion: OSHA Overstepped Its Authority
Earlier this week, Oregon state Representative Anna Scharf published a legal opinion determining the state’s OSHA ag labor housing rules broke state law, by reaching beyond the agency’s legal authority.  The Amity Republican said the problem started six years ago, when OSHA started an updated rule process.  She noted the agency ref...
Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced
Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced

Washington

Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced
Legislation ensuring fuels used for agricultural purposes are exempt from the Climate Commitment Act has been introduced in the Washington House.  Moses Lake Representative Tom Dent, sponsor of House Bill 1912, said the legislation will fix the mistakes made when CCA passed four years ago.   “That is t...
Wine Minute: Wine Grape Pests
Wine Minute: Wine Grape Pests

Grapes and Wine

Wine Minute: Wine Grape Pests
In today's Wine Minute, Oregon State University's Alexander talks about the wine grape pests he's researching, and the challenges he's come across.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Unemployment Proposals Could Have Impact on Ag
Unemployment Proposals Could Have Impact on Ag

Washington

Unemployment Proposals Could Have Impact on Ag
Every legislative session, there are bills and proposals in Olympia that don't appear at the onset to impact the farming community.  However, these pieces of legislation can have unintended consequences that have a big impact on ag operations, regardless of the size.  One of ...
Milk Producers Applaud Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Milk Producers Applaud Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Livestock and Dairy

Milk Producers Applaud Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to help increase kids’ access to milk’s vital nutrients.     The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee reaffirmed in its Scientific Report that most kids and adolescents are not meeting daily dairy intake recommendations,” said NMPF President and CEO Gregg Doud. “Good nutrition is the cornerst... Read Mo
Parshley: Let's Learn What Washington Has
Parshley: Let's Learn What Washington Has

Livestock and Dairy

Parshley: Let's Learn What Washington Has
The author of Washington House Bill 1630, requiring the state to monitor methane emissions from beef and dairy operations, said she wants to make sure the state has the most up-to-date data.  Olympia Representative Lisa Parshley said she talked with a variety of animal vets before sponsoring this legislation.  She not...
Ag Building Bill Clears Idaho House, Heads To Senate
Ag Building Bill Clears Idaho House, Heads To Senate

Idaho

Ag Building Bill Clears Idaho House, Heads To Senate
By a 70-0 vote Tuesday, the Idaho House approved House Bill 104, which provides a unified and singular definition for agricultural buildings in the section of state code dealing with building permits.  Dex Lake with the Idaho Farm Bureau said state law does not require building permits for ag buildings and only requires compliance with road setback specifications and utility easements.  He added t
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25

Tree Fruit

Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Jennie Strong provides an update from the Washington Apple Commission in today's Focus on Fruit.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather
Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather

Livestock and Dairy

Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather
If the high cost of eggs has you considering starting your own backyard chicken flock, fire officials urge you to understand the safety risks.  Bend, OR Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said his agency responded to a pair of chicken coop fires in the past week, both caused by electrical problems associated with heating lamps.   “...
Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act
Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act

Livestock and Dairy

Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act
Recently, South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune and New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker introduced the American Beef Labeling Act.  Support for the legislation is starting to role in.   National Farmers Union announced this week its support of the bipartisan legislation, which, if passed would codify mandatory country-of-origin labeling, or MCOOL, for beef sold in the U.S.  Accor...
AARP: Social Security Won’t Run Dry
AARP: Social Security Won’t Run Dry

Economy and Trade

AARP: Social Security Won’t Run Dry
Is Social Security going broke?  That’s one of several myths out there about Social Security.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said nothing could be further from the truth.   “Social Security will not run out of money, as long as workers and employers continue to pay payroll taxes," he said.  "It’s a pay-as-you-go system, but it doe...
AARP Supports AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
AARP Supports AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Washington DC

AARP Supports AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
AARP has voiced its strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation to protect the most vulnerable during emergencies.    Bill Sweeney, AARP’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, sent a letter to lawmakers emphasizing AM radio’s critical role in emergency communications and its significance for older Americans. “Older adult
Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape
Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape

Drought and Water

Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape
Unlike its neighbors across the west, Oregon’s snowpack is in very good shape for this time of year.  Matt Warbritton with NRCS said there are several states across the west, such as Washington, experiencing a snow drought.  The Beaver State he noted is on the opposite end of that spectrum.   “And especially ...

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