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Experts Say Plan Now For 2022 Inputs
Experts Say Plan Now For 2022 Inputs
Experts Say Plan Now For 2022 Inputs
Supply shortages, surcharges, and other unprecedented challenges in the global agriculture supply chain have deeply impacted farmers’ ability to secure crop protection products. Planning for next season has never been more important. Michael Bittner, Lead for crop protection provider Atticus, said a lot of factors are contributing to supply instability and price increases. ...
Focus On Fruit for 09/16/21
Focus On Fruit for 09/16/21
Focus On Fruit for 09/16/21
In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers President of the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about trade priorities for the local tree fruit industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit for 05/13/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/13/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/13/21
How is the local apple industry addressing an odd request made this year by India? Mark Powers takes a look. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Focus On Fruit for 03/25/21
Focus On Fruit for 03/25/21
Focus On Fruit for 03/25/21
This week, Focus On Fruit checks in with Toni Lynn Adams from the Washington Apple Commission. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Mixed News On COVID Front Keeping Oil Prices Flat
Mixed News On COVID Front Keeping Oil Prices Flat
Mixed News On COVID Front Keeping Oil Prices Flat
Oil prices have moved lower over the past week, but you wouldn’t know it if you looked at fuel prices across the Northwest. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the prices we’re paying at the pump continued to move higher this week, even though the national average moved lower. The reaso ...
Focus On Fruit for 03/11/21
Focus On Fruit for 03/11/21
Focus On Fruit for 03/11/21
For today's Focus On Fruit, Toni Lynn Adams with the Washington Apple Commission talks about new requirements in India and what it means for growers and the apple industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
AgFunder: 2020 Investors Sought Ecommerce, Tech
AgFunder: 2020 Investors Sought Ecommerce, Tech
AgFunder: 2020 Investors Sought Ecommerce, Tech
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a variety of challenges for the food supply chain in 2020, but also many opportunities. AgFunder, a venture capital firm investing in agriculture, analyzed the 2020 startup and tech funding trends. Last year, COVID-19 increased the online grocery category as consumers were forced in many cases to turn to online shopping to fulfill their everyday grocery needs ... Rea
Despite Good News Virus Still Weighs On Oil Prices
Despite Good News Virus Still Weighs On Oil Prices
Despite Good News Virus Still Weighs On Oil Prices
Thanks to a variety of uncertainties over the past couple of months, the coronavirus continues to dominate fuel and oil price news. In Monday’s trade, West Texas Crude was trading slightly above $41 per barrel, virtually the same price we’ve seen for weeks. Daniel ...
NASS: 2020 National Apple Crop Smaller
NASS: 2020 National Apple Crop Smaller
NASS: 2020 National Apple Crop Smaller
It looks like the 2020 apple crop is going to be a little smaller than anticipated. According to NASS, the national crop is expected to come in a 10.6 billion pounds, which is down 3% from last year's crop. USDA Research Analyst, Jaclyn Kramer said that drop mirrors the decrease expected right here in the Northwest ...

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