winter

This Sunday is Groundhog Day, and it will be the 139th time Punxsutawney Phil has forecasted the weather, letting us know if we have six more weeks of winter in front of us or if we can expect an early spring.   "I would not be surprised to see clear skies and a forecast for another six weeks of winter," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  ...

Winter is coming with colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas too.  However, work still needs to be done. Greg Jones, a Firestone Ag Tire expert, talks about how cold temperatures and winter weather impact equipment tires.  ...

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for that hard to shop for farmer, but you don’t want to buy a tractor, and you’re not sure what fertilizer they use...might we recommend The Old Farmer’s Almanac.  Tim Goodwin, Assistant Editor at the Old Farmer’s Almanac, said most Americans have a memory or two of growing up with the Almanac, and the publication which as been around for over 230 years, mean

Cold winter weather can be dangerous for livestock or pets that are outdoors.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture says its important for owners, ranchers, and anyone else dealing with animal to prepare and create a plan for your livestock, as well as outdoor pets, to help prevent hypothermia.  The ODA...

Getting ready for dormancy is an important part of a good crop management plan for growers across the Northwest.  From the heat of summer to now getting ready for the cold of winter.  Independent certified crop adviser Marc Suderman reminds growers to consider what goes into your trees and vines from the stored reserves for the cold months ahead.   “This incl...

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Living in Boise offers the unique experience of navigating all four seasons, and sometimes even in a single day—a comical reality that we all try to...

This spring is shaping up to be a challenging one, mentally for many wheat growers in Idaho.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat said this winter has been difficult for many in the farming, but especially for wheat growers.  She not...

According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Drought monitor, only 9% of Oregon is where it should be for soil moisture numbers for this time of year.  And of that 91% that’s dry, the driest conditions are found in the central part of the state, with a large portion of Crook County under a Exceptional Drought designation.  While snowpac...

Natural gas customers in Oregon will pay more for fuel starting Tuesday.  Oregon’s Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for all three gas companies operating in the state.  The agency said the increase reflects changes in the actual cost of wholesale natural gas. Cascade Nat...