Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Legislation Looks To Ensure Ungulate Numbers In Washington
What do the deer, elk and moose populations look like in Washington, and are they being properly managed? Those are a few of the questions Senate Bill 5960 looks to answer. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

Former Washington State Fruit Commission President Passes Away
Longtime president of the Washington State Fruit Commission, B.J. Thurlby, passed away early Saturday morning, following cancer surgery. He was 60. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

Focus On Fruit: Washington Apple Out With New Marketing Campaign
The Washington Apple Commission is making a new push in the Dominican Republic featuring a Seattle Mariner. Jennie Strong has the details in today's Focus On Fruit. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

OPINION: How Ag Preserved Through Challenges Of The Past Year
It’s fair to say that 2025 was a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller ...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Jan 15, 2026

Khosla Wants WSU To Be More Nimble Moving Forward
As Washington State University’s College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources starts its first full year with new dean Raj Khosla, the dean has specific goals for the year ahead. Continu...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

National Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policy Priorities
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual convention adopted several policies to guide the organization’s work in the new year. Continue reading&...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Jan 15, 2026

WSU Promoting The Business Of Farming
Washington State University Extension will offer a workshop this month focused on the Business of Farming. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

What Impact Will Argentina's Wheat Crop Have On Global Supplies?
USDA is out with its first World Supply and Demand Estimate for Global Wheat for the year. And the highlight, Argentina’s wheat production. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

Should Truck Weight Limits Be Increased?
The federal truck weight limit hasn’t changed since the 1980s at 80,000 pounds. Many in the farming community would like to see that number changed. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

House Passes Africa and Haiti Trade Preference Programs
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of preferential trade programs for sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jan 15, 2026

