Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Senate Farm Bill Looks To Move Food For Peace
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran authored a Farm Bill provision moving Food for Peace to USDA, gaining support from both sides of the aisle. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Committee
Senate Republicans just pushed their Farm Bill through committee, but getting it to a vote before the election looks like a long shot. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Focus On Fruit: A First Look At This Year's Apple Harvest
This year's apple harvest is ramping up across the region, and growers say the crop is looking solid despite the challenges of recent seasons. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Have A Wine Research Idea? WSWC Wants To Hear From You
Washington's wine industry just opened the door for researchers to tackle real problems vineyards face right now. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Organic Growers
The USDA is improving crop insurance options for organic cranberry and stone fruit producers, giving them more flexibility beginning with the 2027 crop year. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Watch Out For Black Bears In Idaho
Dry conditions are pushing black bears into Idaho neighborhoods they've never visited before, and your garbage might be the reason they're staying. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
OPINION: Cattle Country Needs a Change of Direction
The cattle herd is at its lowest point in 75 years, and new executive orders aim to shake up how beef gets bought and sold in America. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Hanyzewski Named Idaho Potato Commission’s NE Promotions Director
With 44 years in the produce business, Tom Hanyzewski is now the Idaho Potato Commission's foodservice promotion director, working with distributors and operators across the Northeast and Midwest...
Sep 17, 2026
ARC/PLC Enrollment Now Underway
A new law added 30 million acres to farm programs this year, which means enrollment works differently than usual. Producers need to pay attention. Continue reading…
Sep 17, 2026
Lease Considerations When Transitioning to Organics
Farmers shifting to organic on leased land need solid agreements with landlords. University of Nebraska Extension specialist Glennis McClure walks through what both sides should discuss before making ...
Sep 17, 2026
