Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Two Yakima County dairy farms are now dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the state's first confirmed cases in cattle.

Northwest cherry growers faced a tough year with frost and rain cutting yields well below expectations, though the fruit that made it through was top quality.

Yakima Basin irrigation will have all the water it needs through October 20th as the region heads into its new water year with above average precipitation.

Washington State University just launched a Master's degree in viticulture, giving wine industry professionals a chance to deepen their expertise right here in the region.

What happens in those first weeks of a calf's life shapes its entire future. Early gut health sets the foundation for productivity down the road.

Wildlife officials in Oregon need your help tracking a serious deer and elk disease spreading across the region right now.

Federal regulators are taking a hard look at farm equipment makers over complaints that farmers can't easily fix or buy what they need.

The Farm Bureau Convention hits Charlotte, NC in January with workshops on everything from AI to agriculture policy. It's a chance to see what's changing in farming.

Turns out where you buy your firewood actually matters more than you'd think for keeping forests healthy.

University of Idaho just landed a major recognition for walking the walk on sustainability. One of only 14 schools nationwide earning this new distinction.

Trade shifts are reshaping grain markets for local farmers, and input costs keep climbing faster than prices come down.

The nation's farms are posting stronger income numbers, but not all regions are sharing equally in the gains.

Pear growers across the Pacific Northwest are bracing for another lean year. Production is dropping in Washington, Oregon, and California.

The State handed out $40 million to fix struggling rivers and streams across Washington. Several local projects received funding.

FIRA USA describes itself as the premier event where agricultural robotics and AgTech meet growers’ real-world needs.

The cost of red-dyed diesel just dropped for farmers through the holidays. Federal taxes are deferred on new purchases, though state taxes still apply and the deferred amount may need repayment later.

Federal agriculture officials are investing $180 million to unlock the genetic secrets of hundreds of thousands of plant samples stored across the country.

Western wildfires burned millions of acres this year, forcing ranchers to rebuild fences, find feed, and wait for grasslands to recover.

Rural Development announced Tuesday it invested nearly $25 billion in rural America during fiscal year 2026, targeting infrastructure and services in small communities.

Farmers have new options coming their way. Federal programs are offering stronger protections against price swings and production losses, with enrollment happening through December.

A new federal study will examine putting country of origin labels on beef sold in America, responding to concerns from ranchers who want to market their product as homegrown.