Hermiston

Future Of Farming: Input Costs Need To Be Addressed
Future Of Farming: Input Costs Need To Be Addressed
Future Of Farming: Input Costs Need To Be Addressed
Grant Hills, the 2022-2023 Oregon FFA Vice President, says one of the many issues facing farmers that he would like to see addressed in the high costs of inputs.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
RDO To Hold Technology Field Day Thursday
RDO To Hold Technology Field Day Thursday
RDO To Hold Technology Field Day Thursday
RDO Equipment Company will hold a Technology Field Day at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center Thursday.  The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon in Hermiston.   Northwest agronomist Erin Hightower said this will allow growers to check out the latest equipment from John Deere. 'Some...
Biggest Weather Events of 2017
Biggest Weather Events of 2017
Biggest Weather Events of 2017
2017 was a crazy year for weather across the Inland Northwest.  The national Weather Service recently ranked the top local events.  Dennis Hull, meteorologist with the NWS said his staff ranked the winter weather as the #1 weather story of the past year.   “...
Lamb Weston Looks To Expand In Hermiston
Lamb Weston Looks To Expand In Hermiston
Lamb Weston Looks To Expand In Hermiston
Lamb Weston is looking to expand again to meet the growing demand for potato products worldwide.  The Eagle, Idaho-based frozen potato giant announced Thursday it would build a facility similar to its French fry line in Richland.  The company says the Hermiston location will be on-line in late 2019.  Company...
Water Food Energy Balance Being Discussed In Hermiston
Water Food Energy Balance Being Discussed In Hermiston
Water Food Energy Balance Being Discussed In Hermiston
Oregon State University officials and scientists from across the Northwest continue to discuss the balance of water, food and energy during a two day seminar wrapping up in Hermiston Tuesday.  The INFEWS meeting focuses on the water-food-energy nexus, as outlined by the United Nations.  Ch...
Lamb Weston ConAgra Separation Set For October
Lamb Weston ConAgra Separation Set For October
Lamb Weston ConAgra Separation Set For October
Lamb Weston will officially spin off from ConAgra Foods later this month, becoming its own independent company.  The move was originally announced by ConAgra in November.  Company officials said the split will not impact local manufacturing facilities.  Lamb We...