Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
High bond yields put upward pressure on mortgage and credit card rates.
ABC News: Top Stories Aug 18, 2026

Merkley, Wyden Announce Millions To Supports Oregon Timber
Idle sawmills, small-diameter logs, and wildfire risk all connect in a $15.1 million federal investment hitting 20 Oregon wood industry projects. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

"Quality Has Been Outstanding This Cherry Season"
A spring frost cut the Northwest's 2026 cherry harvest short, but the fruit that made it to market turned heads for all the right reasons. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

Quagga Mussel Population Continues To Drop In Idaho's Snake River
The Snake River has seen a drop in quagga mussel larvae this year, down 77% from the same time last year. Idaho says no other state has come this close to containing a known infestation. Continue read...
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

Rumen, The Missing Link In Efficiency
A 10% jump in peak milk production sounds big. Researchers say a naturally occurring rumen nutrient might be behind it. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

ODA Accepting Nursery Research Grant Applications
Oregon nursery growers have until September 11th to apply for research grants that could fund the next big breakthrough in plant disease prevention or growing technology. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

Farm Bureau Calls On Congress To Address AEWR
Farms hiring seasonal workers through the H-2A program are looking at higher labor costs in 2025. The federal government sets those wage floors each year, and this is the first full year under a new D...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Aug 18, 2026

The NFU Weighs In On What’s Next For the Farm Bill
Congress heads into recess with no Farm Bill deal, and farmers are left watching the clock tick toward a September 30 expiration date. Continue reading…
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Aug 18, 2026

USDA Rolls Out Grants For Cold Chain Improvements
A new $7.5 million federal program wants to help food banks and nonprofits keep fresh meat, dairy, and produce cold and ready to share. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 18, 2026

Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions
The Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions as President Donald Trump's administration sc...
ABC News: Top Stories Aug 18, 2026

