communication

Donnell Brown with the National Grape Research Alliance says communication is vital, not only with growers and producers, but consumers as well.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

The Ag industry has a variety of issues to overcome into the future, feeding a growing global population, overcoming the increase costs of inputs and travel, and the fact that we’re not getting any more ground to farm.  Former Washington FFA Vice President George Dress says one of the best ways to address these challenges is to have as many voices in ag as possible, and that includes bringing in p

Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey sent letters to 20 car manufacturers requesting they maintain AM radio in their vehicles, including the new EV models.  In the letter, Markey says consumers still value AM radio and stressed that free broadcast radio is a critical and reliable channel for local, state, and federal government officials to communicate with the public. He ...

Many in the animal agriculture sector feel they’ve been the target of many attacks during the coronavirus pandemic. Hannah Thompson-Weeman, vice president of communications at Animal Ag Alliance, recently said animal agriculture and the food supply chain has risen to the challenges wrought by COVID-19 despite the continued attacks by activists opposed to animal agriculture. “ ...

Long strong supporters of their industry by marketing and promotion, dairy growers and their organizations are adapting to how to get the word out about their products to consumers. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

Promotion and marketing have always been key to the success of the dairy industry. As a dairy farmer and long time supporter and board member of the National Dairy  Checkoff Program, Allen Merrill has seen all forms for promotion for his product. Yet ...

It’s rare to hear an Ag economist talking about relationships, but Kansas State Extension Livestock economist Glynn Tonsor said good relationships are always important for farmers, and perhaps more now than ever. He noted keeping up relationships is good for anybody’s mental health. "Bu ...