Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Oregon voters could see a major animal rights measure on the fall ballot this November — one that would extend legal protections to farm animals, wildlife, and research animals, reshaping how ranching and hunting operate statewide.

Nearly 48 million acres of American farmland have been paved over since 1982 — an area roughly the size of Nebraska — and much of what remains is rented out by landlords over the age of 75.

A disagreement over how states handle SNAP payment errors is holding up progress on the Farm Bill, with Democrats pushing for equal treatment across all states before they sign on.

Oil prices climbed past 80 dollars a barrel after the U.S. resumed strikes on Iran, but diesel prices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho actually dipped slightly at the pump.

Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says agricultural labor reform is the number one concern for farmers right now, and a new bill from House Agriculture could be the first real progress in decades.

In some towns and city neighborhoods, the closest thing to a grocery store is a gas station snack aisle. That's the reality of food deserts, and they're more common than most people think.

If you've ever stood in the meat aisle wondering where your chicken actually came from, the USDA's Product of USA label is meant to answer that — and ten more processors just signed on.

A USDA pilot program is replacing paper-heavy acreage reporting with digital and geospatial tools in counties across 12 states, just ahead of the July 15 spring crop filing deadline.

The EPA wants to change the rules around diesel engine deratements — those frustrating power reductions triggered by emissions system issues — in a move the agency says could save truckers and farmers billions.

Three federal rules meant to shield farmers from shady poultry contracts and undisclosed capital investment demands are on the chopping block, and farm groups say that's the wrong move.

A heat wave is heading to the Northwest later this week, with some areas expected to hit triple digits. Washington L&I is reminding employers they're legally required to provide shade, water, and cool-down breaks.

WSU researchers say apple fruit surfaces can reach temperatures well above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sun — hot enough to kill cells and leave dark sunken spots on fruit that was fine the day before.

Seahawks rookie Grey Zabel came back to his hometown of Pierre with a Super Bowl ring and a message for South Dakota farmers: drought is just one day closer to a good rain.

This year's winter wheat harvest is shaping up to be the leanest in nearly a decade, with the USDA projecting the lowest yield per acre since 2015.

Katy Belles says while there are many great things about the farming community, one of her favorites is the relationships and friendships she's been able to build.

The USDA quietly revised its beef export numbers this week after a data entry mistake inflated sales figures by nearly 90% — raising fresh questions about government reporting during a stretch of historically high cattle prices.

Senator John Boozman says Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole were never just about hunger relief — they were also market tools for American farmers, and he wants them back under USDA jurisdiction in the next Farm Bill.

A new USDA portal is giving ranchers and rural business owners a place to flag regulatory problems, part of a multi-agency effort to address enforcement concerns more quickly.

Markets barely flinched when the U.S. skipped renewing USMCA — partly because agricultural goods between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have stayed off the tariff list so far.

CME Group, which has been running futures markets since 1848, just introduced a broad agriculture price benchmark and two new beef trim contracts that reflect how processors blend cuts for retail ground beef.

Only Hawaii and Arizona skip the clock change entirely. Washington has been trying to join that club since 2019. A vote this week in Congress could finally settle the argument.