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Only a few weeks remain for produces, growers, ranchers, farmers of all walks, to participate in the Census of Ag.  Dennis Koong, NASS Northwest Regional Director, said the USDA needs accurate data, so it’s vital that producers participate.   “Polic...

NASS says it will publish the first official estimate of the 2023-2024 winter wheat crop planted area on Thursday, January 12th.  U.S. Wheat Associates and America’s wheat-importing customers will be watching trade estimates before the report is issued.   Wheat ...

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service released a report titled U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.  Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to East Asia were outstanding in the first half of 2022 in terms of value and volume.   The re...

Potato stocks across the Pacific Northwest total 157 million cwt to start the month.     Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1st totaled 85.0 million cwt.  Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 35.7 million cwt.  Potato stocks in ...

On Thursday, NASS released the results of the 2021 Organic Survey.  The survey shows total sales of $11.2 billion in organic products, an increase of $1.28 billion, or 13%, from 2019.  There were 17,445 certified organic farms nationwide, a 5% increase from 2019.   Calif...

It’s time once again for the USDA’s Census of Agriculture.  Oregon farmers and ranchers are being reminded to participate in this twice a decade national survey.  Dave Losh with Oregon NASS says the state Department of Agriculture, USDA, lawmakers and many others use the data to push for or against programs that impact the sector.   “I think Oregon’s at 2...

NASS is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics.  Members of this committee advise the Ag Secretary on the scope, timing, and content of periodic agricultural censuses, surveys of agriculture, and other related industries.  Th...

Idaho’s barley industry enjoyed a bounce back in 2022, and appears to have recovered from the 2021 drought.  Idaho Barley Commission’s Laura Wilder said this year, growers reported 59.9 million bushels, with the average price of $7.59 per bushel.   ...

According to NASS, area row crops are smaller this year.   Potato production in Oregon is forecast at 25.3 million cwt., down 4% from the previous year. Harvested area, at 42,900 acres, is down 900 acres from 2021. Yield is expected to be 590 cwt. per...

As you get ready for your holiday meal plans, you may be worried about supply chain difficulties, and higher prices.  One staple of this time of year that should not be a problem; cranberries.   "Cranberry production expected to be up this season looking at about a 5.2% increase," ...