Rod Bain

Despite challenges related to the pandemic, national recognition continues for some of the country's outstanding young farmers and their contributions to the agriculture community. Rod Bain has more. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

With several in the farm, food, and forest sectors continuing to experience economic challenges related to the pandemic, the USDA is still offering aid, via a host of specific programs. Rod Bain takes a look at some of these offerings and how they can help today’s farmer. ...

Crop and livestock producers reported gains in what they received for their commodities during the month of August. That, according to Rod Bain, resulted in a 2.3% increase in USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

Hitting the big 5-0 is always a special reason to celebrate. And as Rod Bain point out, that’s true this year for one of the U.S Forest Service's most iconic symbols. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

The USDA reported a slight decrease across the board when it comes to the prices producers received for their commodities in July. Rod Bain takes a look at the latest Ag Prices Report. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

A rise in corn and soybean production, significant increases in cotton production and a drop in winter wheat forecasts. Those are just a few of the takeaways from the August USDA Crop Production Report. Rod Bain breaks down the numbers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

The USDA is reporting modest gains for the prices farmers receive for the commodities. Rod Bain breaks down the numbers from the latest Agricultural Prices Report Index. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

It’s not just farmers that benefit from agricultural innovations, but consumers as well. Rod Bain takes a look. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Rod Bain previews this year's Farm Service County Committee election, which are already underway. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report shows producers saw a 7% increase month-over-month in what they received pricewise for their commodities. Rod Bain breaks down the numbers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...