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High-Value Ag Exports Fairing Well
High-Value Ag Exports Fairing Well
High-Value Ag Exports Fairing Well
The value of U.S. exports of so-called bulk commodities, such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton continue to struggle.  The USDA says the export of those high-profile commodities are down 14% year-over-year.  Department of Ag economist Bart Kenner says more exports of high value products are helping to make up the difference.   “We have s...
WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away
WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away
WSDA: SCBG Deadline Less Than A Week Away
There's just a few days left to apply for the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  This grant aims to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of Washington's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.  Grant awards ...
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
Starting Thursday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will accept applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $250,000 per project and projects may last for up to three years.  WSDA’s ...
ISDA Announces Second Round Of Specialty Block Grant Funding
ISDA Announces Second Round Of Specialty Block Grant Funding
ISDA Announces Second Round Of Specialty Block Grant Funding
The Specialty crop industry in Idaho will have a little more grant money to use this year. The Idaho state Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that it will accept applications for an additional $2.8 million in grant money available through the specialty crop block grant program ...
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
WSDA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is now accepting Concept Proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  WSDA’s program is used to award USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Washington’s specialty crops.  Projects canno...
Oregon Expecting Big Hazelnut Crop
Oregon Expecting Big Hazelnut Crop
Oregon Expecting Big Hazelnut Crop
The USDA is expecting an excellent hazelnut harvest this fall.  The latest production forecast issued this week calls for 52,000 tons of hazelnuts.  If that comes to pass, 2018 would not only surpass last year’s total of 32,000 tons, but also crush the record of 49,500 tons set in 2001.  Total acreage...