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Forage producers in parts of Idaho and Washington will see their federal crop insurance options expand in 2027, with new plans covering revenue loss from price declines, not just poor harvests.

Last week brought some interesting twists on the cattle front in Moses Lake—let’s just say the numbers tell a story of their own.

While harvest season is months away, there is one organization that works to ensure farmers are ready, and positions are filled

One of the largest hay and forage shows on the west coast will take place in the Tri-Cities this week, as the NW Hay Expo kicks off Wednesday.

Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington Hay Growers Association, says the 2025 cop is looking pretty good across much of the Columbia Basin.

The 2025 Northwest Hay Expo will take place in the Tri-Cities next week.  Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association, said this year’s classes and education opportunities will focus on trends in the industry, helping growers improve business practices.   "It wa...

Hannah McAuliffe, the 2024 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year, says misconceptions and misunderstandings about farming are not just reserved for those that live in cities and regions with large populations.  Which make it important to share the story of agriculture with everyone.  ...

Like many other Northwest commodities, 2024 was a trying year for Northwest Hay growers.  Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association said two challenges made this year difficult.   “All alfalfa price between 2023 and then this year in 2024, there's a sharp decline in price, but also combined with that, it was a very drastic decline in movement of product as well,"

According to NASS, the value of Washington’s Agricultural production in 2023 totaled almost $14 billion, up 6% year-over year.  The value of Washington’s crop production in 2023 was $7.71 billion, down about 10% from the record high value of $8.56 billion in 2022.  ...

Idaho agriculture production dipped 6% from 2022 to 2023.  The $11 billion recorded last year was down from the $11.7 billion Gem state farmers recorded in 2022.   The value of Idaho’s crop production in 2023 was $4.57 billion, also dow...