agribusiness

Like most business owners, passion for work get strong badge but skills are common characteristics for successful dairy operators.  University of Minnesota’s Jim Salfer said most of operators are successful farmers with pretty flexible business plans and they think about long- and short-range goals.  He noted, aft...

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is discussing constructing a new headquarters in Boise, blocks from the existing building.  IFBF President Bryan Searle, said the current building, which they purchased 30 years ago, is nearly a century old, and they are busting at the seams.  ...

The USDA recently wrapped up its Ag trade mission to the Philippines.  How did FSA Administrator Daniel Whitley described the trip? "We had a very busy schedule; very busy schedule.  Let me tell you that a third time; a very busy schedule." Whit...

After going the virtual route last year, the Spokane Ag Show will open their doors to an in-person event February 1st-3rd at the Spokane Convention Center. Melisa Paul, Show Director says they will have a heavy emphasis on what’s impacting farmers now, and what the industry can expect into the future. ...

This week, Idaho FFA's Riata Chandler talks about the stress and pressures the 21st century farmer faces, and how outreach and education can help. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

It’s still a bit too early to tell what commodity markets and finical markets will do following the coronavirus outbreak. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting LLC, said with so much still in the air, what the actual demand hit or non-hit to the market will take place remains hard to determine. ...

Women across the Northwest are encouraged to learn how to run resilient farms and business while enhancing their own health at Washington State University’s 2020 Women in Agriculture conference.  This year’s event will take place January 25th, at 31 locations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and even Alaska and Hawaii.  WSU’s Margaret...

An independent report says a lack of funding for infrastructure improvements could put more than $72 billion in additional GDP and 77,000 new jobs at risk.  The report by Agribusiness Intelligence was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.   T...

An independent report says a lack of funding for infrastructure improvements could put more than $72 billion in additional GDP and 77,000 new jobs at risk.  The report by Agribusiness Intelligence was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.   The s...

It became official late last week, as Columbia Grain acquired Gavilon Grain group’s assets in Washington.  That includes 15 grain handling facilities between Moses Lake, Ritzville, Othello and Washtucna, as well as a certified seed plant in Lind.  The Acqu...