ranchers

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.

The Department of Ag seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers.  The committee will recommend solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers and is part of USDA's commitment to advance equity for all, especially for farmers and producers in underserved communities.  The com...

Last week, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that 11 Oregon farmers will receive a combined $2.1 million in grants from the USDA.  The funds will be used to for those producers to expand their influence and market new products.   ...