Senate Prepares to Take Up House-Passed Farm BillSenate Prepares to Take Up House-Passed Farm BillSenate lawmakers are weighing significant decisions on the Farm Bill, and farmers are watching closely.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Why Haven’t Inputs Dropped With Interest Rates? Why Haven’t Inputs Dropped With Interest Rates? As farmers keep an eye on the market, they're facing rising input costs that don't seem to follow the same trends as what we see at the grocery store.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Fertilizers Continues To Grab The HeadlinesFertilizers Continues To Grab The HeadlinesThe closure of a key shipping route has farmers bracing for impact. Prices are rising.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Strait Of Hormuz Impacting Humanitarian Aid, Rubio NotesStrait Of Hormuz Impacting Humanitarian Aid, Rubio NotesAbout one-third of the world’s fertilizer and a fifth of its oil moves out of the Gulf through the Strait. That’s raised fuel, fertilizer, and food prices. Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Farmer Sentiment Declined In April Farmer Sentiment Declined In April April brought a sobering shift for farmers, with worries about costs weighing heavily on their minds as optimism dwindles.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Farm Banks Remains Key For The Ag SectorFarm Banks Remains Key For The Ag SectorWith nearly $212 billion in farm loans, these banks are more than lenders; they're lifelines for our rural communities and farmers.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
The March Rural Mainstreet Index Drops SharplyThe March Rural Mainstreet Index Drops SharplyThis month's Rural Mainstreet Index tells a story of tough times for farmers, but there's a glimmer of hope in the land value numbers.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Tracking the Farmer Bridge PaymentsTracking the Farmer Bridge PaymentsAs costs rise, farmers are looking for relief. Nearly $9.6 billion in aid is on its way to support those working the land.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
AFBF Calls For House Vote On Farm BillAFBF Calls For House Vote On Farm BillWith the House gearing up to vote on the Farm Bill, farmers are holding their breath for stability and support during these tough times.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
USDA Says Trade Remains PriorityUSDA Says Trade Remains PriorityWith U.S. farmers facing price dips, trade deals are suddenly more important than ever for our local crops and livestock.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network