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Rollins: I Will Work To Represent Ag In Tariff Talks
Rollins: I Will Work To Represent Ag In Tariff Talks
Rollins: I Will Work To Represent Ag In Tariff Talks
President Trump’s pick to head USDA, Brooke Rollins, was challenged at her Senate confirmation hearing last week on the impact President Trump’s threatened tariffs could have on the Ag community.  Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin told nominee Brooke Rollins that she’s likely to be confirmed as USDA Secretary and would swear an oath to the Constitution, not President Trump, and therefore would need
Several From Washington Named To USApple Leadership
Several From Washington Named To USApple Leadership
Several From Washington Named To USApple Leadership
The U.S. Apple Association announced the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship, last week, and several come from the Northwest.  Those selected to participate in the 2025 class include:      Julieta Castillo -- Marketing Coordinator Superfresh Growers (Yakima, WA) Zachary Cohen -- Sales Cohen Produce Marketing (Shiremanstown, PA) William Gant -- Produc
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Portland-based Morasch Meats is recalling its Northwest Naturals 2lb Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food, after samples tested positive for H5N1.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture say it was this pet food that led to the death of an indoor cat in Washington County.    “We...
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
Researchers Look To Understand How Freezes Impact Apple Trees
New research launched this fall at Washington State University looks to help apple growers better understand how their trees respond to increasingly unpredictable cold snaps that freeze buds and destroy harvests.  Funded by an $850,000 grant from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program, the four-state study led by WSU's Stefano Musacchi, will gather new data on dormancy in Gala, Honeyc
Voting Open for NCBA National Anthem Contest
Voting Open for NCBA National Anthem Contest
Voting Open for NCBA National Anthem Contest
Four finalists have been selected in the 12th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook.  The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is inviting the public to vote for the winner through November 15.   The four finalists are Jaci Dietrick of Oklahoma, Payton Goodman of Texas, Anah Higbie of Kansas, and Hayden Ladd of Michigan.   Video...
USDA, Others Announce Return Of Nuclear Plant
USDA, Others Announce Return Of Nuclear Plant
USDA, Others Announce Return Of Nuclear Plant
The recommission of a nuclear power plant in Michigan.  How is it connected to a USDA program?   “Over $1.3 billion in Inflation Reduction Act, investments that breaks down to over $650 million to Wolverine Power Cooperative and over $675 million to Hoosier Energy,” noted Agriculture Deputy Secretary, Xochitl Torres Small.     Under Rural Development’s...
Congressional Leaders Working to Pass Farm Bill in this Congress
Congressional Leaders Working to Pass Farm Bill in this Congress
Congressional Leaders Working to Pass Farm Bill in this Congress
With Congress now back from its August recess, leaders in both parties are saying they will resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, even if it happens during a lame duck session. Senate Agriculture chairwoman Debbie Stabenow told Successful Farming she would do “everything in my power to pass a farm bill” this year.   F...
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry.  The CDC says over 100 people have been hospitalized during this outbreak.  Texas and Missouri have the most cases, followed by Minnesota, Washington, Michigan, and Oklahoma.   Almost 70%...
Oregon State University Participating In Fire Blight Webinar
Oregon State University Participating In Fire Blight Webinar
Oregon State University Participating In Fire Blight Webinar
Oregon State University’s Ken Johnson, Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences will participate in a webinar Wednesday, focused on the effective use of non-antibiotic controls and biopesticides for Fire Blight control.  Wednesday’s event is part of a national research project on Fire Blight involving Oregon, Washington, California, Michigan, North Carolina and New York.   This week’s ...

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