Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Local farmers can tap into fresh USDA funding for conservation work. The agency nearly doubled its regenerative program budget to help producers strengthen soil health and long-term farm viability.

Rural bankers are bracing for tough times ahead as agricultural costs keep climbing faster than income.

Organic cranberry and stone fruit growers are getting more flexible insurance options starting in 2027, tailored to their specific risks.

Farm prices bounced back in August with crops leading the way, though livestock producers faced tougher negotiations at the market.

Foreign interests now control over 46 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, with renewable energy projects driving much of the recent growth.

The Pacific Northwest is having better luck with winter wheat than much of the country. Washington state is actually ahead of pace, though Idaho is struggling to keep up.

The Senate unanimously backed a wildfire prevention bill that lets states use controlled burns to clear dangerous fuel buildup before fire season hits hard.

New USDA data out Wednesday shows winter wheat production dropped 27% year-over-year, while the acres farmers planted and harvested fell to record lows. Hard white winter wheat was hit especially hard with a 63% decline.

To say the trade pictures is constantly evolving may be an understatement. How is all of this change impacting the local pear industry?

Decisions made today can shape America’s beef supply for years to come. For ranchers, few decisions carry more weight than whether to rebuild a herd.