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Mulrony: 2022 Will Have LongTerm Impacts On Idaho Cattle Industry
Mulrony: 2022 Will Have LongTerm Impacts On Idaho Cattle Industry
Mulrony: 2022 Will Have LongTerm Impacts On Idaho Cattle Industry
Every farmer will tell you that the previous year, good or bad, will have an impact on the following year.  But, perhaps nowhere is that more true than in the livestock sector.  Cameron Mulrony, Vice President of the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association, said between the nine months of gestation and the 16-18 months before a cow is ready to head to processing, producers are 27 months away from seeing bre
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good For Mid-February, More Would Be Nice
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good For Mid-February, More Would Be Nice
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good For Mid-February, More Would Be Nice
After a month of several winter storms, the Oregon snowpack is much improved from January.  Matt Warbritton, with NRC Oregon, says most basins across the state are near or above average for this time of year.  Some of the best performing basins right now are found in the southeast portion of the state, including:  The Lake County-Goose Lake at 124% of normal  The Owyhee Basin at 118% of average T
CattleFax Forecast for Producer Profitability in 2023
CattleFax Forecast for Producer Profitability in 2023
CattleFax Forecast for Producer Profitability in 2023
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans dug into expert market and weather analysis for the coming year.  Prices and profitability will again favor cattle producers in 2023.  The cattle industry came into the year with the smallest cattle supply since 2015, as drought caused the industry to dig deeper into the supply of feeder cattle and calves.   ...
Central Oregon Continues To Face Extreme Drought
Central Oregon Continues To Face Extreme Drought
Central Oregon Continues To Face Extreme Drought
Central Oregon’s Crook County remains the only place in the western United States under a D-4, or Exceptional Drought, designation.  And again, county leaders have asked for a state drought declaration.  County Judge Seth Crawford says he’s also talked with the Governor about funding a biomass plant that would use juniper trees to create power, but more studies are needed.   “Then we can go to dif
Weed Control, Grazing Rotation Key To Pasture Maintenance
Weed Control, Grazing Rotation Key To Pasture Maintenance
Weed Control, Grazing Rotation Key To Pasture Maintenance
For many stretches across the Pacific Northwest, the past couple of years have been hot and dry.  And while those conditions have taken a toll on pasture lands across the region, Jeff Clark, Pasture Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, said proper planning will help ensure those pastures are ready for the heart upcoming season.   “...
Drought Numbers Show Slight Improvement Across the PNW
Drought Numbers Show Slight Improvement Across the PNW
Drought Numbers Show Slight Improvement Across the PNW
Dry conditions continue for much of the Pacific Northwest.  But for one state, soil moisture conditions have returned close to normal.   According to the latest USDA numbers, 34% of Washington is considered abnormally dry for this time of year.  That is a dr...
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
With recent systems moving in from the Pacific, is the west going to break free from drought?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Some basins have seen a drop, percentage wise, in their snowpack from December to this month.  Most of that decrease occurring in western Oregon.   So, why the drop?   “So, we have been seeing some warmer temperatures in comparison to what we had in November and December," noted Matt Warbritton is with NRCS Oregon. "But we're just getting ...
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
After at least five years of annual growth, the year ahead looks like one of contraction for the U.S. meat industry.  But USDA chief economist Seth Meyer was quick to point out the contraction is only occurring in one sector.   “Pork, boilers, turkey all up year over year in 2023.  But, beef producti...

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