Rod Bain

A team of land grant university researchers are looking at the economic, legal, and community aspects of leasing solar panels and infrastructure on farmland. Rod Bain reports has the latest. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

More and more retiring farmers going are the auction route as part of their succession and transition plans. But as Rod Bain points out, farmers that look at the auction route have several things to consider and prepare for prior to sale day ...

Long strong supporters of their industry by marketing and promotion, dairy growers and their organizations are adapting to how to get the word out about their products to consumers. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

According to the USDA, livestock producers received 20% less price wise for their commodities in April. And according to Rod Bain, that led to a 9% drop in the overall prices received index. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio... Read More ...

Two key parts of rural communities and economies are the focus of a USDA grant program which recently offered a second opportunity for funding applications. Rod Bain has more. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio... Read More ...

It’s one of the new buzzwords in the farming industry. But what is regenerative Ag, and how will it impact the industry into the future? Rod Bain takes a look. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com ...

Farming, regardless of commodity, is hard work. And for some they must do those daily activities with physical disabilities. But as Rod Bain points out the USDA has a program to help producers overcome those unique challenges. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio... Read More ...

According to the latest numbers released by the USDA, prices received by producers for their commodities in January dropped 2% year-over-year. And as Rod Bain points out, the prices producers received in January also reported a 3.5% month-over-month decrease ...

A recent Ag panel discussed the farm economy of three decades ago, and compared to today.  And as Rod Bain explains, those panel members also talked about what it will take to prevent another 1980s farm crisis.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Dairy growers are receiving higher prices these days.  And as Rod Bain explains, that due in part to increased consumption both domestically and internationally, thanks mainly to increased promotion.