Pacific Northwest Ag Network

America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S farmers, Land O’ Lakes CEO Beth Ford said last week.  She noted Thursday, farmers want to support President Trump’s economic agenda, but there is “real concern” over possible labor shortages and lost profits.   “What needs to be recogn...

On Thursday, Central Washington representative Dan Newhouse introduced legislation he said will increase market access for local breweries and wineries.  Newhouse, along with Virginia’s Suhas Subramanyam introduced the bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act, which if approved would allow the United States Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.   "The w...

For many communities across the Northwest, logging used to be a major if not the primary driver of the local economy.  However, a lot has changed over the past 40 years, but that doesn’t mean the timber industry doesn’t have an important roll to play in natural resource management.   That’s where...

A $14 million class action lawsuit has been filed against Lamb Weston, alleging the company did not provide meal or rest breaks.  Lamb Weston, which produces frozen potatoes and other foods, is accused of failing to provide 10-minute breaks, and half-hour lunches to its Washington workers.  The sui...

What's the latest when it comes to Powdery Mildew Research? Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer provides us an update.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Oregon State University will hold a Cattle Reproduction Clinic Saturday April 26th at the Oldfield Animal Teach Facility on the Corvallis Campus.  Topics of this week’s clinic include  Cow Estrus Cycle, Hormones & Synchronization Protocols Pregnancy Diagnosis Vaccinations & Reproduction Considerations Work with cattle Nutrition chat    Registration is $35, which includes lunch. To learn

A look at April’s U.S. meat trade forecast points to overall export reductions both month-over-month as well as and year-over-year.  Why the drop?   “Beef export forecast the change this month was largely reflecting reduced exports to China because of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including the fact that we've seen a lapse in plant registrations for exports to China,” said USDA World Agricu

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the EPA for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule.  David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, said the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling.   “...

Interest rates spent much of 2024 at or near the top of the news cycle.  Matthew Bennett, co-founder of AgMarket.net, said it’s important to not forget about interest rates in 2025.   “I just don't think you can cool them down too much, and if you do, when you do it quickly," he said.  "I would be very co...

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...