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Grain storage just got a technological upgrade. AI-powered cameras are now watching for insects around the clock, sending real-time alerts so farmers can catch infestations early and use only the pesticides they actually need.

Pacific Northwest wheat growers store grain longer than almost anyone else in the country, which makes pest management more important here than most places.

Attacks on Black Sea shipping lanes are stacking up fast. Ukraine recorded dozens of vessel strikes and 67 port hits in July, and wheat export forecasts have been cut nearly in half as a result.

Grain markets are heading into 2026 and 2027 with less cushion than usual — the International Grains Council cut its production forecast by 4 million metric tons, pointing to shrinking corn and wheat inventories as the main concern.

A new grain storage facility at the Port of Chehalis is set to transform local farming, enhancing market access and helping growers double their output with federal funding support.

Farmers are facing a mix of challenges and promising opportunities as global markets shift — let's dig into what that means for producers.

As oil climbs to $90 a barrel, farmers are facing some serious financial challenges. The effects are rippling through the agricultural community.

Representing seven different universities, ten undergraduates participated in the U of I’s new AgBiz Summer Fellow Program and got a first-hand look at the vital role the river and its ports serve for America’s grain industry.

On Monday the House passed a five-year reauthorization of USDA’s grain inspection program.

University of Idaho Extension and USDA recently conducted a study looking at what advantages may exist when it comes to leaving straw in the field following grain harvest.  Pat Hatzenbuehler, UI Extension specialist, said straw has a variety of markets, from compost, to bedding, as well as mushroom production.  But he ...