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Washington State University's Michelle Moyer was recently honored, nationally, for her work with grapes and wine.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reminds students that internship opportunities are available for the spring 2025 semester.  Those opportunities include a public policy internship, a meetings and events internship, and a producer education and sustainability internship.   “...

“Without AI, this wouldn't be possible," said Mike Jacob, Founder of Terra Force.  His company has developed a robotic harvester that uses AI to identify whether watermelons and pumpkins are ripe and ready for harvesting.  Then, the AI technology is used to carefully pick the fruits with very little human oversight.   “We're solv...

The World Ag Expo offers a look into the latest innovation and education through the return of the Top 10 New Products Contest and Seminar Series.  The Top 10 New Products Competition at the World Ag Expo provides a glimpse into cutting-edge technology and innovation.  Op...

Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed October 2nd as Taste Washington Day.  Annette Slonim with the Washington State Department of Agriculture said historically, the event takes place the first Wednesday in October as a way to celebrate the foods grown in the Evergreen state and served in school lunchrooms.   “...

What are some of the biggest issues facing the farming industry today?  Levi Kukes, Washington’s 2024-2025 FFA Vice President, shares his thoughts.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.co...

Purdue University and Bayer announced the creation of the Coalition for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, a public-private partnership designed to help improve the soil health of farmland while also increasing food production for a growing population...

A movement looking to sweep the county, including the Northwest, is trying to promote farm and other plant based jobs.  The non-profit Seed Your Future is offering an upcoming event called Green Career Week.  The goal is to reach the next generation of professionals to increase awareness of green industry careers like those in agriculture, and build relationships with local schools, colleges and u

Recent studies from Vanderbilt show the human brain begins to change around 33 years of age.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said things like quick decision making, math skills, and other skills start to slow down.  But there are things we can do to keep our brain engaged.   “One of the bigg...

This summer, FFA state officers from across the county met in Washington D.C. to advocate 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 ...