In The Classroom

Researchers at Oregon State University said they’ve created a way to turn a common food byproduct into useful food packaging.  OSU’s findings were just published in the Journal of Food Science, showing used coffee grounds can be converted into a flexible material that could eventually replace plastic wrap.  Assistant Prof...

The latest publication from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is “I LOVE Blueberries,” a children’s book written by Shannon Anderson.  Anderson said her newest book is a sequel to the award-winning “I LOVE Strawberries.”   “'I LOVE Blueberri...

The buzz around biologicals has never been louder, but the noise can make it difficult to figure out what biologicals are, how they fit into a cropping plan, and how to use them.  Jon Treloar, senior technical agronomist for Novonesis, offers advice for growers on how to cut through the noise.  ...

Innovation meets sustainability at the Washington wine industry annual research event, slated for Wednesday April 23rd at the Washington State University campus in the Tri-Cities.  The Washington Wine Commission’s Melissa Hansen said this year’s WAVE will focus on sustainability in action.    “Two years ago, ...

Eliza Dugan, the 2024-2025 Idaho state reporter talks about the impact her grandma has had on her when it comes to farming and agriculture.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

Stress.     Whether it comes from one or several sources; life, home health, work, relationships, finances, uncertainty, messages...well, you get the idea. Most of us have some level of stress we deal with occasionally, if not regularly. That's w...

On Monday, the USDA announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which will have a big impact on a Northwest School.  University of Idaho officials announced Wednesday that the largest grant in school history was terminated by the USDA’s announced.  The funds, ne...

Blue Mountain Community College’s Precision Irrigated Agriculture program received a major boost recently, in the form of a donated spraying drone.  BMCC said the donation comes at the right time, as the spraying drone industry continues to grow across Eastern Oregon and the country.  With agricult...

Applications are now open for the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge a national business competition showcasing agricultural-based entrepreneurs and startups.  Chase Heineman, director of industry relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said they’re looking for any business solving a problem in farm country.   “...

It was an exciting weekend for fans of both ice cream and Oregon State University, as the Beaver Classic Creamery held its grand opening on Friday.   “It's not just the Creamery. We're also opening a new winery, a new retail store where we'll be selling student-made products," said OSU’s Lisbeth Goddik.  "And we also h...