In The Classroom

With so many struggles and challenges before growers and packhouse operators, Trevor Cox provides some much needed optimism about the Ag sector.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Oregon FFA Treasure Vivian Seaholm has tips and perspective when it comes to advocating for the farming industry.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Congratulations to North Lake School teacher Hannah McAuliffe, earlier this fall she was named the 2024 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year.  Oregon AITC said McAuliffe was selected for her integration of agriculture into core subjects.  McAulif...

The Food and Drug Administration and the USDA announced a joint request for information about food date labeling, which includes the use of terms like “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By.”  The information request asks for data on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and gro

An unfortunate part of the holiday season is fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said 82% of American consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and of that, over a third have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product on-line ad.  He added one ...

Congratulations to Lucy Barney, she was named National FFA’s 2024 Proficiency Winner in Equine Science – Placement at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo.  The young woman from Rigby said the opportunity to travel back to Indianapolis and represent the Idaho farming community was a once in a lifetime opportunity.   "You've got all of the...

Farm Foundation and the National 4-H Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a focus on collaboration in leadership, education, and youth workforce readiness for young people.  The two organizations will align on career exploration, leadership training, and skill-building opportunities for youth through the Farm Foundation’s Next Generation programs and 4-H’s recently launched B

A robotics company from halfway around the world away is helping Washington growers overcome labor and other farm challenges.  Robotics Plus is a New Zealand-based company with offices in California and the Evergreen state.  The company recently showcased its multi-use autonomous vehicle for orchards and vineyards at FIRA USA, an ag robotics event, in northern California.  Steve Saunders is... Rea

As we take Time with Terrantic today, Trevor Cox continues our conversation about Data Intelligence.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

Washington FFA President Emily Ryder talks about how her hometown of Ellensburg is working to ensure the next generation is familiar with Northwest agriculture.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...