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WSBC Promotes Beef On School Menus
WSBC Promotes Beef On School Menus
WSBC Promotes Beef On School Menus
Last week, school food service professionals from across Washington gathered in Prosser for a hands-on, educational event to learn about including local beef in the school cafeteria.  The March 31st-April 1st event, hosted by the Washington State Beef Commission brought together 19 school nutrition professionals and farm to school coordinators in hopes of deepening their understanding of beef’s po
AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
AgWest Farm Credit is accepting applications for the New Producer Grant program.  AgWest said the grant is designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture.  The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds.   “We’re committed to championing agriculture by empowering the next generation of producers," noted Bill Perry, President and CEO of AgWest.  "Through programs like the N
Could Whole Milk Return To Schools?
Could Whole Milk Return To Schools?
Could Whole Milk Return To Schools?
More than a dozen years after higher-fat milk was stripped from school meals to slow obesity in American kids and boost their health, momentum is growing to put it back.  Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in addition to the skim and low-fat milk mandated since 2012.   ...
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
On Monday, members of the Washington Congressional Delegation congratulated Washington State University President Dr. Kirk Schulz on his retirement with a written statement in the Congressional Record.   On the floor of the House, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse read the following for the Congressional Record:   "Mister Speaker, I rise today, alongside my colleagues from Washington state, R
Future of Farming: Without Advocacy, Ag Gets Hurt
Future of Farming: Without Advocacy, Ag Gets Hurt
Future of Farming: Without Advocacy, Ag Gets Hurt
Idaho 2024-2025 FFA Vice President Josh Nelson talks about the important role advocacy plays at his family's cherry farm.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
Young Named NWREC Director
Young Named NWREC Director
Young Named NWREC Director
Oregon State University announced last week that Dr. Steve Young has been named the new Director of the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, effective June 16th.  OSU said Young brings a strong track record of strategic leadership and program development across research, extension, and federal service.   ...
Edgar Named U of I College of Ag Dean
Edgar Named U of I College of Ag Dean
Edgar Named U of I College of Ag Dean
The University of Idaho announced Thursday evening the selection of the new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean.  Leslie Edgar will start her new role as the J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean on June 23rd.  She comes to Moscow from neighboring Washington State University where she most recently served as the associate dean of research for the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource
Elliott Named Director of OSU Extension Service
Elliott Named Director of OSU Extension Service
Elliott Named Director of OSU Extension Service
Oregon State University announced this week that Kris Elliott has been named vice provost for the Division of Extension and Engagement as well as the director for OSU Extension Service.   That name may sound familiar to the OSU family, as Elliott has served in that same role on an interim basis since spring 2024.  Sc...
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
The central Washington community is invited to get a behind-the-scenes open house at the only teaching winery in the region.  Teach, Tour & Taste is Friday, April 18th, with doors opening at 5 p.m., and educational tours and tastings continuing until 7 p.m.    Y...

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