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What Impact Has Russia’s War Had On US Producers?
What Impact Has Russia’s War Had On US Producers?
What Impact Has Russia’s War Had On US Producers?
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th of this year, ag trade was sent into a tizzy, thanks to not only the anxiety by volatility as well.  USDA chief economist Seth Meyer said the resulting high commodity prices played a part in helping raise U.S. farm i...
Russia OKs Shipments from Ukraine Again
Russia OKs Shipments from Ukraine Again
Russia OKs Shipments from Ukraine Again
On Thursday, a resumption of grain shipments from Ukrainian Black Sea ports, after Russia rejoined an international agreement allowing safe passage of Ukraine cargo ships.  That announcement came after days of uncertainty after Vladimir Puttin’s government temporarily withdrew from the original agreement.  USDA chief ec...
Will Russia Allow Grain To Be Exported From Ukraine?
Will Russia Allow Grain To Be Exported From Ukraine?
Will Russia Allow Grain To Be Exported From Ukraine?
The United States is looking for proof Russia is upholding its end of a Turkish-brokered deal to free up Ukrainian grain exports.  The agreement, if kept, could partially end a months-long Russian blockade of ports that remain under Ukraine’s control, especially the port of Odessa. “To da...
Improve Pesticide Performance: What Does Scott See?
Improve Pesticide Performance: What Does Scott See?
Improve Pesticide Performance: What Does Scott See?
As we continue through the heart of this year's growing season, Scott Parrish with Agrasyst shares what he sees, and his expectations for 2023 and beyond.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...
U.S. Continues To Work With UN To Address Hunger
U.S. Continues To Work With UN To Address Hunger
U.S. Continues To Work With UN To Address Hunger
The top American representative to the United Nations Food Agency's, Kip Tom, says much of this United State's national aid goes to help people in countries in conflict. "Over 65% of the 86 countries we deliver humanitarian aid to is in the midst of a protracted civil conflict Syria Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Afghanistan, a crosses the hill of Africa," Tom recently noted ...