pasture

For many stretches across the Pacific Northwest, the past couple of years have been hot and dry.  And while those conditions have taken a toll on pasture lands across the region, Jeff Clark, Pasture Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, said proper planning will help ensure those pastures are ready for the heart upcoming season.   “...

Carbon farming is a hot topic for row crop growers, but what opportunities are available for ranchers to get involved in the carbon market?  Jerry Stephens is the regional sales manager for Agoro in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest.  He...

It should come as no surprise that late summer features some of the lowest national pasture and rangeland conditions on an annual basis.  However, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey pointed out things are a little worse this year compared to a "normal year'.  When it...

On Tuesday, we told you that farm real estate value increased across the Pacific Northwest.  It looks like the PNW was not alone in the trend higher.  The value of cropland across the United States increased 14% year-over-year.  That translates to a jump of $630 per acre from 2021 to 2022. USDA chief...

There was only a slight improvement in the poor to very poor ratings of pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide in the most recent USDA numbers. "49% very poor to poor, that is down a point from the previous week and there is no change in rangeland and pastures rated good to excellent," said USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "S...

How are pasture conditions nationwide? "Good to excellent ratings at 31% of the country; up 3% points from last week," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "Meanwhile, the very poor to poor ratings 42%, that is down 1% from last week's 43%." ...

When it comes to poor pasture and rangelands conditions, Montana is the leader nationwide. "We see quite a long list of states running anywhere from 70 to 85% very poor to poor.  That list includes all three Pacific Coast states; Washington, Oregon, California. Alo ...

The USDA recently asked crop insurance policy holders provided feedback regarding two nationwide pilot programs. The results have led to updates to both the Pasture Rangeland and Forage pilot insurance program and the apiculture pilot insurance program. US... Read More ...

According to NASS, cash rent expense for all cropland in Idaho is estimated at $180.00 per acre this year, up $9.00 per acre from 2020. Irrigated cropland is estimated at $236.00 per acre, up $11.00 per acre from 2020, while non-irrigated cropland rental expense is $63 ...

To start the month, the USDA reported 39% of pastures and rangelands across the nation were in poor to very poor condition.  Last week, that figure improved slightly to 37%, but according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, pasture and rangeland conditions remain a huge concern. He ...