Rod Bain

While complex in nature, much of the recent concerns about water supplies for one Western basin stems from the weather - past and present. Rod Bain highlights the concerns taking place in southern Oregon. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rural America's infrastructure needs some significant improvements. Rod Bain has more. 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 significant increase in what growers received for their commodities in February. And as Rod Bain explains that led to an overall increase in the latest agricultural prices received index. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

It seems like yesterday the current Farm Bill was signed into law, but it’s already time to think ahead to 2023. Rod Bain takes a look at what various farm and food groups would like to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

It has only been in recent years that researchers have been able to learn about pest threats to industrial hemp crops. And as Rod Bain found out, that means a lot of questions remain when it comes to the best ways to manage these insects and mites ...

With Valentine's Day this weekend, did you know, USDA and Customs and Border Protection inspectors play a key role in assuring cut flowers and other holiday products are free of invasive pest threats. Rod Bain fills us in. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Rod Bain sat down with Ted McKinney, the USDA's first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs to discuss how this position has been shaped since its formation over three years ago. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

According to the latest numbers from the USDA, most producers saw a modest increase in prices received for their commodities in the month of October. As Rod Bain points out, much of that was fueled by an increase in what livestock producers were paid ...

The week leading up to the 31st is traditionally Bat Week and this year is no exception. However, everything is virtual in 2020. But as Rod Bain points out while on-line, this year’s celebration remains focused on education…and a little fun. If you... Read More ...

According to the USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report, farmers nationwide received more for their commodities in August. As Rod Bain points out the 1% month-over-month increase came primarily from a rise in the crop production price index. ...