ranchers

Beef demand continues to increase, and so does the demand from consumers to know how that beef is produced.

The American Farm Bureau, in partnership with Farm Credit, has extended the deadline to register for the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge to June 15.  Chase Heineman, director of industry relations for AFBF, said entrepreneurs who are developing unique and innovative solutions to the challenges farmers and ranchers are facing every day are encouraged to apply.  He says...

On Tuesday, Oregon senator Ron Wyden joined fellow Democrat Peter Welch of Vermont, as well as Republicans Mike Rounds  of South Dakota and Iowa's Chuck Grassley introducing legislation aimed at lowering skyrocketing grocery bills by cracking down on America’s “Big Four” meatpackers.  Tuesday’s announcement no...

Hunter Bingham, the 2024-2025 Oregon FFA Secretary, is from the North Power area.  He says it's critical for Northwest ranchers to share their story...before someone else tells that story for them.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas is one of two Oregon members of the House Ag committee, which has worked for two years on the farm bill reauthorization.  She said Farm Bills have always been bipartisan, but she believes Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is playing politics.  Salinas...

The fun, the food, the exploration of a farmers market.  Whether it's a brief walk in your community or in a neighboring area, a short drive away.   “There are over 8000 farmers markets across the country,” noted USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and regulatory programs Jenny Moffitt.  “They're everywhere...

Washington State University and the University of Arizona will host a series next month to help ranchers and land managers effectively and sustainably care for their land and livestock.  Rangeland scientists, ecologists, and web developers  will hold the StockSmart virtual workshop series starting Wednesday, November 6th, running through December 11th.   The S...

Cattle producers from across the west plan to hold a rally next week to show their opposition to a new government mandate.  An electronic ID ear tag on adult cattle shipped over state lines is unnecessary and too costly for cattle producers, that according to rally organizers.  This up...

This summer, the University of Idaho held a workshop with the intent of raising up the next generation of ranchers.  Beef 101 took place on the Moscow campus, and the U of I’s Phil Bass says the three-day workshop covered everything about being a rancher, from beginning to end.   “We ab...

supporters say it will help the ecosystem, opponents say the bears will starve, or will eventually find way to livestock and wreak havoc.