ranching

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

The University of Idaho is accepting applications for Beef 201, a follow up to last year’s popular multi-day workshop tailored toward helping the region’s beginning ranchers.  Phil Bass, associate professor of meat science, said May’s event follows last year’s Beef 101 hosted in Moscow.   "Really what we're tryin...

Idaho FFA President Will Brackett says there's a variety of reasons why he loves ranching and he hopes to return to the family farm after his year as a state officer.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

March 18th is National Ag Day.  The day is set aside to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by U.S. farmers and ranchers.  Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies, and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions that agriculture makes to our lives.   The Agriculture Coun...

Last week, Idaho senator Jim Risch and Wyoming senator John Barrasso introduced the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health (RANCH) Act.  They say the legislation promotes resilient and healthy rangelands and effective grazing management across the West.  The RANCH Ac...

Farming is a challenging occupation associated with increased levels of anxiety, depression, and even suicide.  The America Farm Bureau Federation’s Jessica Cabrera said AFBF has resources to help.   “Farm State of Mind is American Farm Bureau's mental well-being campaign. We work to increase aware...

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...

The Idaho Cattle Association held its annual summer meeting in Pocatello last month.  The two-day meeting featured sessions on a variety of topics, as well as an annual Range Tour, brining producers and agencies together.  Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the ICA says two of the most popular topics on the minds of producers focuses on input costs as well as the political landscape in I

While it has not replaced the horse for many farmers, it’s has become nearly as valuable. Side-by-sides have become a staple on many Northwest farms, both small and large, for hauling products, remote property access, or just ease of transportation. Ric ...

Cade Brackett, the Idaho FFA Vice President, talks about how important conservation is to be a successful rancher. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com