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Oil Prices Move Lower As Concerns Over U.S. Economy Grow
Oil prices continue the downward slide, falling to the lowest levels since 2021. Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com said prices, now below $70 per barrel for West Texas Crude, have been welcomed relief for drivers and consumers.
“By all metrics, oil prices being down has been good for gasoline and diesel prices, which both stand at the lowest levels in some time.”
DeHaan not...
USMEF: Beef Export Momentum Continues in July
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...
Over 300 Groups Call on Congress for a Robust Farm Bill
Drawing attention to the worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s food growers, over 300 national and state groups, including the American Bankers Association, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, the U.S. Canola Association, Idaho Barley Commission, and others, sent a letter to congressional leaders about the need for a new farm bill. Signatories stressed the...
Itle: We’re Watching HPAI Closely
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 ...
WSDA May Establish Firewood Quarantine
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is considering establishing a quarantine of untreated out-of-state firewood. The Department is looking to prevent the introduction of plant pests and bee pests. The movement of firewood containing plant pests and bee pests poses a threat to Washington’s forests, agricultural, and environmental interests. Eggs, larvae, and ...
Wilder: Barley Crop Looks Good, Prices Do Not
For barley growers across Idaho, this year is not shaping up to be the rebound season many had hoped for. Since some of the higher elevations are still harvesting, the 2024 season is not quite done, but Laura Wilder, Executive Director of the Idaho Barley Commission said the crop is looking good quality wise.
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Rippey Winter Wheat Plantings Slightly Ahead Of 2023
We may have just wrapped up the 2024 winter wheat harvest, but it’s already time to look ahead to 2025, as planting has begun across the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looked at planting numbers from last week.
“Showing 2% of the intended acreage planted on that date," Rippey noted. "Right now par with the ...