The May Rural Mainstreet Index fell below the growth-neutral (a reading of 50.0) for the 19th time in the past 20 months. The ten-state region covered by the Index came in at 44 during May, up from 40 in April. “According to the bank CEOs in our survey, the economic outlook for 2025 farm income remains weak,&rdqu...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is gearing up for another season of pest hunting. Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds and pathogens. And WSDA points out while some of these pests, such as spongy moth, have been found in...

Getting your livestock off to the best start is the goal of every producer. When calves have the opportunity to start strong, they are more likely to produce at the top of their game. And this is especially true in the dairy secto...

Is there a silver bullet when it comes to addressing Powdery Mildew? According to Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer, the answer is complicated. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu... Continue reading…