Livestock and Dairy

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has given the go-ahead to increase brand inspection fees, starting October 1st.  Changes this fall include:  Brand inspection per head fee is increasing to $1.15 to $1.35 per head...a 20 cent increase.  C ... Read More ...

According to data from the USDA, American beef exports continued building momentum in July.  Beef exports that month were up 7% from a year ago and the second largest of 2024.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said they are very encouraged by what they are seeing.   “With abou...

Nominations are being accepted for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Award. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the nation.  ...

Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza has been on the minds of backyard poultry owners, as well as large scale operations since late 2022.  Dr. Amber Itle, Washington state Veterinarian said it’s very normal for these influenza viruses to circulate.  But what she ...

The Dairy Management Inc. New Product Competition for college students is accepting entries for 2025.  The competition seeks innovative dairy product concepts and is open to undergraduate and graduate students nationwide.  This year’s contest theme algins with checkoff-led insights that show consumers are seeking dairy products that deliver health-related benefits.     Successful ent...

In today's Future of Farming, Oregon Vice President  Spencer Romans talks about how he eventually came to enjoy breaking steers.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

The National Dairy Council was founded by America’s farm families and funded by the National Dairy Checkoff.  Katie Bambact, vice president of nutrition affairs for the National Dairy Council, says the NDC has championed child nutrition for over 100 years.  The Coun...

Oregon’s unprecedented wildfire season has had a big impact on the agricultural community; and it’s still unknown how much federal help is coming.  Governor Tina Kotek said the full economic impact of this wildfire season on Oregon’s agriculture community isn’t yet known.   “I’m trying to get out t...

USDA's New farm income forecast for this year has U.S. farmers making a lot less money than last year.   “Net cash farm income for 2024 is forecast at $154 billion, which is about a 7.2% drop from 2023," said Spiro Stefano  who runs USDA's Economic Research Service.  He noted that crop...

Despite a rise month over month in what livestock producers received price wise for their commodities, USDA's most recent agricultural prices report, which covered the month of July, shows a total decline in prices received by growers.  The 3.4% increa...