fisheries

According to the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife, fishery managers have developed options for the state’s ocean salmon fisheries that reflect improved forecasts for some key Columbia River Chinook stocks.  This also marks the 2nd consecutive year of large forecasts for hatchery coho returning to the Columbia River.  The Pacific F...

Now that we’ve cleared the halfway point of our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, we look at the local fishery, nursery and forestry industries.  Bill Perry, vice president at NWFCS, said they see fisheries being profitable over the next 12 months.   “Solid ...

As our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series hit the home stretch, today, we look at the forestry, nursery, and fisher industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFC said their 12-month outlook foresees fisheries being profitable ...

The Washington farming community is buzzing about legislation that many fear will kill the Ag economy across the state. House Bill 1838, looks to mandate riparian buffers around all waters statewide in an effort to help fish restoration and address climate change ...

As we start our six-part Northwest Farm Credit Services quarter commodity snapshot series today, we look at Forest Products, Fisheries and Nurseries. Bill Perry, executive Vice President at NWFCS says their 12-month outlook expects fisheries to be profitable ...

As we continues our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we look at the forestry and fisheries industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said Northwest fisheries can expect a profitable quarter ...

As our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series continues, we take a look at local forest products and fisheries. “Very strong profits suggested for forest products manufacturers, and solid profits expected for timberland owners," Bill Perry is Vice President at NWFCS. "De ...

Southwestern Washington representative Joel McEntire talks about some of the biggest issues facing the fishing and timber industries in this legislative session. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Recreational Dungeness crab fisheries on the Washington coast from areas north of Point Chehalis will reopen to crab fishing. This includes the popular waters of Grays Harbor. Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife fishery managers are able to reopen these specific coastal areas after testing showed domoic acid levels in crab met standards for safe consumption ...

As we wrap up our six part Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly Market Snapshot series, we take a look at fisheries and the nursery and greenhouse industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, expect strong profits for the Nursery and Greenhouse industry over the next 12 months ...