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Future of Farming: Why I Love Ranching
Future of Farming: Why I Love Ranching
Future of Farming: Why I Love Ranching
Idaho FFA President Will Brackett says there's a variety of reasons why he loves ranching and he hopes to return to the family farm after his year as a state officer.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
National Ag Day is Next Month
National Ag Day is Next Month
National Ag Day is Next Month
March 18th is National Ag Day.  The day is set aside to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by U.S. farmers and ranchers.  Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies, and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions that agriculture makes to our lives.   The Agriculture Coun...
Americans Are Tired Of Being Scared
Americans Are Tired Of Being Scared
Americans Are Tired Of Being Scared
The intersection of where farming and politics intersect may have been best displayed in the most recent presidential election.  Bruce Vincent is a farmer, logger, rancher and advocate from Libby, MT.  He said starting in 2008, the national economy has struggled, and while it hurt main street America hard, he adds it was the rural areas that suffered the most, not just now, but over the past coupl
Coffee Supplies May Drop on Low Farm Earnings
Coffee Supplies May Drop on Low Farm Earnings
Coffee Supplies May Drop on Low Farm Earnings
International coffee growers are warning less coffee supplies may be in the future as coffee farmers are earning very little globally.   The International Coffee Organization this week said farmers’ low earnings in many countries were depressing supply even as demand grows around 2% annually, according to Reuters.   Raboba...

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