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With so many question marks for Northwest growers this upcoming season, it’s important producers control what they can.  Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association says interest rates, trade, international conflict, and of course weather are all out of control of the growers; but one thing you can control is relationships.  He noted a go...

What kind of impact is inflation having on the farming community?  Jake Carpenter with Equilus Capital Partners offers his observations, and some ideas how you can best weather this storm.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Equilus Equity Minute: The Impact Of Inflation on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme... Rea

It’s a growing concern for many in the agriculture community, availably of inputs critical for operations in 2022. Kevin Thorsness, technical service manager at Bayer Crop Science said supply chain issues remain top of mind for most, if not all, in the industry. ...

USDA's WIC program has been under the spotlight as of recent. "Which is designed to provide healthy foods for pregnant women, and young moms, and young children. That's a program that has been incredibly effective except that, as I said earlier, we have some challenged in terms of access," noted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ...

Even though winter is still a few months away, Dan Nyberg, with Morton Buildings says now is the time to tune up your farm shop, and prepare for the colder weather.   “Examine the weather stripping around your larger overhead and hydraulic doors. Taking eq...

Even though winter is still a few months away, Dan Nyberg, with Morton Buildings says now is the time to tune up your farm shop, and prepare for the colder weather.   “Examine the weather stripping around your larger overhead and hydraulic doors. Taking eq...

Can you afford the USDA's recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables?  In other words, how easy is it to purchase the needed produce to meet those dietary guidelines?  USDA economic researcher Hayden Stewart said it's surprisingly affordable!   ...

This weekend, the Washington Legislature passed a State transportation budget that includes a little more than $11 million for highway 26 in Whitman County.  Not only is this an extremely busy and important roadway for farmers across the Palouse and Central Washington, it's also important for those associated with Washington State University.  ...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture expressed disappointment this week in the content of President Trump’s budget proposal.  NASDA CEO Barbara Glenn said the budget request would “negatively impact agriculture, particularly at a time when many in agriculture are facing a serious economic downturn.”   NASDA ...

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the USDA will make disaster payments of up to $2.36 billion to help farmers and ranchers recover from 2017 hurricanes and wildfires. The funds, authorized by Congress, are a part of the new 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, or WHIP...