winter damage

With winter weather here across much of the Pacific Northwest, now is a good time to prevent storm damage by trimming branches hanging over your roof, fence, driveway, barn or sheds.  Jason Horton, with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, said it’s also time to make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage.   “If yo...

The Farm Service Agency is encouraging producers to report any cold weather losses as soon as possible.  The recent cold overnight temperatures have resulted in growers across the Inland Northwest dealing with ice on fruit trees, grape vines as well as a host of other weather problems.  Th...

Before you clean out any damage Old Man winter left on your property, Brian Dansel says it's a good idea to contact your local FSA office.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The disaster declaration over the winter for 13 Washington counties kickstarted some loan options through FSA that can help producers recover from the harsh winter.   Jose Limon, Senior Farm Loan Officer at the Chelan Douglas County FSA office, said they offer a wide variety.  ...