Northwest Ag Today

Senate farm bill talks broke down Thursday over a disagreement on SNAP cost-sharing. Democrats wanted a two-year delay before states chip in. Republicans offered one year. The committee recessed without a deal.

WSU's Jim Harbertson works on something most wine drinkers never think about: tannin management. He recently shared his research goals through the Wine Minute segment.

Dry summer heat is taking a toll on pastures from the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains. Nationwide, only one in four acres of rangeland is rated good to excellent right now, and the numbers keep slipping.

When budgets are tight, Colleen Donovan says the local farmers market is a great way for consumers to save money on fresh local products.

Three Zoom meetings this month give Washington hunters a chance to hear about roughly 60 proposed rule changes covering deer, elk, moose, waterfowl, turkey, and more, ahead of the 2027 to 2029 seasons.

Forty students earned a shot at national FFA office this fall, including Livvy Sturm from Oregon and Joshua Nelson from Idaho, who will face a nine-student interview panel at the national convention.

Freeze and frost damage across Okanogan County triggered a federal disaster designation, opening the door to FSA emergency loans for local farmers. Neighboring counties including Chelan and Whatcom are also included. Apply by March 31st.

BLM lands across Oregon and Washington are under fire restrictions right now. Officials say smoke and fire conditions can change quickly, so checking local closures before heading out is worth the extra minute.

Blueberry season is in full swing, and depending on where your berries come from, the story behind them is pretty different. Washington had a clean start, Oregon battled fruit flies, and Georgia finished strong after a dry growing season.

Bison raised on American and Canadian ranches now has duty-free entry into the EU, and since no other country produces it commercially, U.S. ranchers have the entire new market to themselves.