In The Classroom

Earlier this month, FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, CO, to explore careers in the animal systems industry.  The 73 FFA members attended the Next Gen Conference, which began in 2020 and focuses on specific pathways, from animal systems to biotechnology systems. Thr...

Last month, Burley-based Redox provided the University of Idaho a $500,000 gift for the school’s Central for Agriculture, Food and the Environment project in the south-central portion of the state.  Darin Moon, CEO of Redox said what attracted him to the CAFE is that the College of Agricultural Life Sciences plans to look at the entire dairy system.   “They'...

Lillian McGregor, Washington’s FFA State Reporter, says the ag sector can't use excuses or fears to prevent the real story of American farming from being shared.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremed...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands Case IH and New Holland signed a memorandum of understanding last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their equipment.  The MOU follows a similar agreement Farm Bureau signed with John Deere earlier this year.   “...

What is rural, and why is it important to Eastern Oregon University?  This week, Dr. Shari Carpenter shares with us what rural is, and just as important, what it is not.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

When it comes to the potato sector, what are smart climate practices?  And how can growers incorporate them into day-to-day operations?  We asked Washington State university's Dr. Mark Pavek to find out.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme...

This is Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, and many in the farming community are being reminded through Friday to keep safety a priority.  U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureaus across the country to promote ag safety this week with the theme of “Lead the Way in Agriculture.”   Each ...

Chris Arnold with Darigold says, for a variety or reasons, now is a good time to be a Northwest dairy producer.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

Grant Hills, this year’s Oregon FFA President, says it's important for the farming community to reach out to the next generation.  Especially to those not familiar with farming.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

Back in November, University of Idaho Extension worked with Si-Ellen Farms to provide not only a vaccination clinic to its Jerome dairy, but also a health fair.  During that health fair, workers got a break from their daily routines, enjoyed snacks, drinks, a free lunch, as well as medical attention.  Lindsey...