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USDA raised its outlook for global wheat production by 1.1% in its December WASDE report. The increase was thanks in part to gains in several major growing countries like Canada, Australia, and Russia

The record world wheat production continues to grow. Mark Jekanowski said the production forecast is now at 816.2 million tons.

Australia said it will ease up its restrictions on U.S. beef imports. The country’s ag minister made the announcement this week, potentially smoothing trade talks with President Trump.

Smart e-tags are an emerging technology in the beef cattle industry. Mark Trotter, a professor of precision livestock management at Central Queensland University in Australia, has been researching smart e-tags.  He spoke about the technology at the recent Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit.  ...

Innovation meets sustainability at the Washington wine industry annual research event, slated for Wednesday April 23rd at the Washington State University campus in the Tri-Cities.  The Washington Wine Commission’s Melissa Hansen said this year’s WAVE will focus on sustainability in action.    “Two years ago, ...

Ethan Lane, the senior vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, attended President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement at the White House last week, and praised the Administration for its most recent efforts.   “F...

Beef output and exports from Australia, the world’s second-largest meat shipper, are expected to set records this year amid increased slaughter rates for female animals.   A USDA report from the agency’s office in Canberra, Australia, said production will be 2.65 million metri...

This has been an interesting year in the beef market.  Lance Zimmerman, RaboResearch beef analyst, said demand remains high despite tighter supplies and higher prices.   “Right now, when we talk about the cattle and beef markets, we’re in a unique place. The beef cow herd is in f...

The J.R. Simplot Company announced Wednesday that Brent Hocklander has been tapped as the company’s its next Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Financial Officer.  Hocklander will take over for Brent Moylan who announced his retirement earlier this year.   “Brent...

This week, we ask Jeff Correa with Pear Bureau Northwest if enough is being done to improve trade conditions for local growers.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...