Oregon

The Northwest has seen several storms over the past couple of weeks, boosting the snowpack numbers.  But unfortunately, those storms have done very little to address the on-going drought.  Climatologist Zach Hoylman said the Pacific Northwest has seen cooler than average temperatures this winter, helping the region’s snowpack.  But, he was quick to po...

What efforts are underway at Eastern Oregon University to make sure the best music teachers are available for students in rural portions of Oregon and the Northwest.  EOU's Dr. Peter Wordleman takes a look.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

According to NASS, the value of trout sales in Idaho in 2022 totaled $43.4 million, up 29% from 2021.  The total value sales received by trout producers across the U.S. totaled $103 million last year, up 4% from 2021 numbers.   Idaho accounted for 42% of trout sold.    ...

Washington’s FFA Vice President George Dress says with a mom and dad connected to the local farming community, FFA was a natural progression.  And one he's happy he made.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

On Thursday, Oregon’s two newest Representatives, Lori Chavez-DeRemer (from the 5th district) and Andrea Salinas (from the 6th), issued a bipartisan joint statement asking for feedback from Oregonians who will be impacted by the 2023 Farm Bill.  ...

A bill in the Oregon legislature would add electric farm tractors to the list of vehicles eligible for rebates.  State Representative, Wilsonville’s Courtney Neron said an incentive would start the process.   "If we do not incentivize the transition to electric agricultural vehicles, then we are also missing an important opportunity to reduce emissions in the agricultural sector which also pl

Idaho potato stocks as of February 1st  totaled 64.5 million cwt.  Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 56.2 million cwt.  Oregon potato stocks totaled 13.1 million cwt.  Disappearance to date was 11.8 million cwt.  In Washington, pot...

According to NASS, the Washington Asparagus crop value came in at $13.5 million, a drop of 8% from 2021.  Washington accounted for 28% of the national crop in 2022.   The value of Oregon Snap beans totaled $15.4 million, down 24% year-over-year.  Oregon accou...

The Representative for Oregon’s newest Congressional district has been tapped to serve on the House Ag Committee.  Congresswoman Andrea Salinas says her appointment is good news for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, and the many specialty crop growers that call the area home.  She noted she’s loo...

Most Oregonians who receive food assistance through the SNAP program will again see a larger allotment this month; but it’s the last time emergency food benefits will go out.  Around 416,000 Oregon households will share an additional 71-thousand dollars in payments in February.  March will be...