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Earlier this week, Senator Chuck Grassley introduced the Biochar Research Network Act.  The Iowa Republican’s legislation seeks to study the effectiveness of biochar, which is a carbon-rich material produced from biomass.  Specifically, the bill would establish a national biochar research network to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods and climates to learn mor

According to NASS, Oregon’s hazelnut crop appears to be smaller than what growers reported in 2021.  This year’s crop looks to be 68,000 tons, which would be a 12% year-over-year decrease from last year’s record high crop.  Bearing acreage increased this...

With harvest underway across the Pacific Northwest, Dawn Brunmeier talks about how growers can get the most out of their fall fertilizer applications.       If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

According to NASS, as of August 1st, the winter wheat crop in Idaho is forecast at 65.5 million bushels, unchanged from July 1st numbers, but 44% larger than last year.   Harvested area, at 720,000 acres, is up 80,000 acres from 2021.  Yield is exp...

Dan PeHan explains what specialty crop growers should watch for this time of year, and how Monty's Plant Food can help finish the season with great yields.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Soil Health: What Should Specialty Crop Producers Watch For This Time Of Year on Apple Podcasts     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu... Read Mor

With harvest drawing near for many Northwest commodities, Dan PeHan with Monty's Plant Food talks about what growers need to have on their mind for the best results possible.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Soil Health: What Should Growers Look For With Harvest Drawing Near on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to... Read M

Wet and hard to ensile forages can prove to be a big challenge for producers, which can result in even bigger problems for their bottom line. Caitlin Mellinger, Forage Specialist for Provita Supplements, said hard to ensile forages, including alfalfa, small grains and grasses, have multiple benefits for producers ...

The summer was one for the record book here in the Pacific Northwest. But despite unprecedented heat and drought, one industry that fared very well was sugar beets. Brad Griff, Executive Director of the Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association, says he was pleasantly surprised how well the beets weathered everything 2021 threw their way ...

Heather Ambuehl with Syngenta talks about options available to the tree fruit industry to help stave off losses while in storage. Listen to our original conversation about storage loss HERE. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

What kind of issues do the tree fruit industry face after harvest? Syngenta's Heather Ambuehl takes a look at some of the most pressing issues growers and packers need to watch out for once the fruit is off the tree.