
Pacific Northwest Ag Network

USDA Projects Long-Term Decline In Global Food Insecurity
The USDA says food insecurity could drop significantly over the next ten years, though hundreds of millions will still struggle with hunger.

Will Fertilizer Be Available This Fall?
Global supply chain problems are making nitrogen fertilizer scarce right when farmers need it most for fall operations.

Farm Bill Expiration Halts New CRP Enrollment
Farmers hoping to enroll land in conservation programs hit a wall when the Farm Bill expired. New sign-ups are frozen until Congress acts.
Dealing With Spams & Scams In This Technological Age
Scammers are hitting your phone, email, and social media every single day. Here's what to watch for before you fall for it.

Ag Lending Continues Growing in Q2
Farmers are borrowing more money than they did a year ago, with agricultural loans hitting over $206 billion nationwide.

How Well Is DMC Reflecting Today’s Dairy Market?
Dairy farmers are questioning why a federal safety net program isn't kicking in when they need it most, and the USDA is now digging into the numbers.

Plan On Plenty Of Pumpkins This Fall
Illinois pumpkin growers dodged a bullet this year. Heat stressed the plants, but cooler weather came just in time to save the harvest.

Record Farm Debt May Be Higher Than USDA Estimates
Farm debt just hit a record $605 billion, and that's probably only part of the story. Equipment makers and cooperatives are lending money that official numbers might be missing.

A Closer Look at Foreign Farmland Ownership
Most states are passing restrictions on foreign farmland ownership, though experts say the real issue often comes down to perception versus actual risk.

USDA Corn Stocks Raise Questions About Livestock Feed Estimates
Corn storage numbers are forcing agriculture officials to take a harder look at how much feed livestock actually need this year.
