Leif hails from the Western Dakotas where he grew up farming and ranching, raising cattle and sheep, and growing dry-land wheat. He started his radio career in high school at the local radio station in Lemmon, SD, and attended Minot State University in Minot, ND, getting his degree in Broadcast Production. Leif has been an agriculture broadcaster for five years with two other entities before arriving at the PNW Ag Network.
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Agriculture’s Contribution to National Dessert Day
There is always room for dessert no matter how much you had to eat during the main course of the meal and dessert might come in many forms on National Dessert Day.
Is the Washington Wine Industry in Trouble?
Wine grape harvest is underway across Washington making it an ideal time to look for any issues that could be impacting the vineyard, like phylloxera.
PNW Ag Leaders Celebrate National Farmer’s Day
We celebrate lots of "National Days" across the U.S. but one that should be important to all of us is National Farmer's Day.
Higher Calf Prices, But Higher Feed Bill
As the 2023 fall calf run takes form, expect to see plenty of cattle pots and pickups with trailers heading down the road.
Western WA Trying to Soak Up the Spongy Moth
Small but mighty, the spongy moth can do some major damage to trees and shrubs not only in Washington state but across the country.
Idaho Shows its Muscle Fighting Mussels
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) continues quagga mussel treatment in an effort to eradicate the invasive species in the Snake River.
University of Idaho Program to Ramp up IAMP
Devin Fielding held up a photograph of his children when he explained why he farms, as well as the golden opportunity he sees in the University of Idaho-led Innovative Agricultural and Marketing Partnership (IAMP) program, formerly known as Climate-Smart Commodities for Idaho.
Washington Opens Food System Grant Applications
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering more than $6 million in grants to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors.
Support Announced for Underserved and Veteran Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $27.6 million in grants to provide training, outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help them own and operate successful farms, ranches, and forest lands.
WA Department of Ag Helps the Hungry
At the height of the pandemic, as many as one in three Washingtonians experienced or were at risk of experiencing food insecurity.