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Hamp: Expiration Of the Farm Bill Hurts Us All
After the Farm Bill extension expired at the end of September, there was hope across farm country that a new piece of legislation would be crafted and approved before the end of the year. At this point, it doesn’t appear the lame duck Congress will address the Farm Bill before breaking for Christmas.
Chis H...
Health Officials Continue To Watch Bird Flu
With cases of bird flu in cattle reported across the western U.S., as well as cases in pigs and humans here in the Northwest, health officials are watching the H5N1 strain very closely. But, why is this strain so devastating for domestic birds?
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WSU Extension Helping Forest Owners Look At Bigleaf Maple
Washington State University Extension is working with foresters in the western part of the state to tap an emerging market. Thanks to funding from the state Department of Agriculture, WSU Extension is supporting bigleaf maple syrup production.
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Focus On Fruit: 12/05/24
How do those overseas markets look right now? Jon DeVaney with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association provides an update.
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Bentz: Owyhee Request “Crying Wolf”
Late last month, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Biden asking that he designate the Owyhee Canyonlands as a national monument before he leaves office.
Eastern Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz calls Kotek’s letter to Biden a “Classic example of crying wolf.”
"She s...
Farm Trade Deficit Continues To Grow
The USDA is projecting another record Ag trade deficit this fiscal year as imports surge and exports lag. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says this is the 3rd year of this current trend.
“From ’23 to ’24, we saw more than a 10-billion-dollar year-over-year increase. This year, we’re looking at som...
OSU Field Guide Works To ID Western Boxelder Bug Damage
Oregon State University Extension is out with a free online field guide to help Northwest pear growers address western boxelder bug damage as well as developing management strategies. School officials said “Western Boxelder Bug Feeding Damage in Pear,” provides an overview of life cycle, monitoring and management. While they are...