Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Rabid bat found in Spokane County. What should you do if you come across one?
SPOKANE, Wash. - Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, eating their body weight in insects each night - often numbering in the thousands. This benefits farms, gardens and homes by controlling ...
Jul 24, 2025
We Need A Labor Program That Works For Dairy; Idaho's Naerebout
The conversation about ag labor and immigration reform has become very loud in 2025, and many are trying to make sure their voice isn't lost in the shuffle. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
Oregon’s Salinas Calls On Administration To Fund Firefighting
On Tuesday, Oregon Representative Andrea Salinas and ten other members of the House Ag Committee sent a letter to President Trump highlighting the harm they say the Administration has done to the U.S....
Jul 24, 2025
Focus On Fruit: Fire Blight The Focus During WA Event
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension specialist Tianna Dupont recaps the recent 4th International Symposium of Fire Blight. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
WATCH: Columbia University to pay $200 million in settlement with Trump administration
Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish students, restoring hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants, the university said.
Jul 24, 2025
Trade Deals With Japan, Indonesia Announced; NW Farmers Poised
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. and Japan reached a trade deal. Meanwhile the White House says a deal with Indonesia has been outlined. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
OPINION: Ag Must Advocate For Priorities During Recess
Soon, members of Congress will head home to spend the August recess visiting with the people they represent. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
Northwest Farmers Encouraged To Highlight Their Farm Dog
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with Nestlé Purina PetCare, is looking for the country’s best four-legged farmhand, through the Farm Dog of the Year contest. Continue r...
Jul 24, 2025
Crop Production Tools Are Facing A Backlog
Crop production tools are facing staffing and other challenges at the EPA and USDA, industry witnesses told the House Agriculture Committee this week. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
Ag Exports Contribute Billions to the U.S. Economy
America’s farm and food product exports create value and generate economic activity within and outside of the agricultural sector. Continue reading…
Jul 24, 2025
