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As we wrap up our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ Commodity Snapshot Series, we look today at area row crops, onions and potatoes. Bill Perry NWFCS Vice President said their 12 month profitability outlook suggests breakeven onion returns. “ ...

With drying conditions reported across a fair portion of the country, what impact has that had on winter wheat? "We see 5% of the U.S. winter wheat headed on that date," noted USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey. "The April 11th Average is 7%; last year 6% headed ...

When it comes to the winter wheat crop nationally, growers in the southern U.S. continue to report poor conditions. "With respect to winter wheat, we're continuing to watch Texas. 39% of the winter wheat rated in very poor to poor condition on March 7th," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey ...

Nationally, wheat futures have rallied this week, primarily because of the wheat conditions across the Midwest. USDA Outlook Board Chairman, Mark Jekanowski, said for example in Texas only 28% of its wheat crop is rated good to excellent shape ...

As we start a new months, oil prices continue to move higher. West Texas Crude was trading Monday around $62 per barrel. And Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy noted that fuel demand, nationally, is at the highest levels reported since the pandemic started ...

When looking at the national winter wheat crop, USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey said the extreme cold weather last month had an impact. "In terms of what happened during the month of February, a little bit of a mixed bag because some areas did get snow that provided great insulation and moisture from that bitterly cold weather ...

Earlier this week, the USDA confirmed COVID-19 in a cougar at a wild animal exhibit in Texas. A tiger from the same facility was also confirmed positive for COVID-19. USDA said samples from several animals at the facility were taken after showing clinical signs, including coughing and wheezing ...

Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse has been appointed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration. Newhouse said he will also continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies as well as the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch ...

Starting this Sunday, a new mini-documentary series on raising cattle in America will get underway. The series, which runs every Sunday during the month, is called “A Rare Breed: Legacies of Excellence,” and it will launch on the Certified Angus Beef Brand Cattlemen Connection YouTube channel. The ne ...

Drought continues to impact the winter wheat crop here in the Northwest.But for the most part, the crop, nationally looks good.USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey. "Overall, 46% of the winter wheat rated good to excellent," said USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey ... Read More ... Read More ...