Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Idaho Bill Looks To Make It Easier To Have Backyard Chickens
A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas; the hope of the legislation is to help offset the high price of eggs consumers are facing at their ...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

Ag Export Values to Drop in 2025
The value of U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year 2025 is expected to drop to the lowest level in five years. USDA said shipments this year are projected to be valued at $170.5 billion,...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Mar 03, 2025

Future of Farming: Local Fairs Play A Critical Role
There are a variety of ways the Ag industry can speak to the next generation of producers and growers. Emily Ryder, the Washington FFA President says local fairs are also critical when it c...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

Trout Value Up 8% Year-Over-Year
The value of trout sold and distributed, excluding eggs, across Idaho totaled $44.5 million in 2024, up 21% year-over year. Idaho accounted for 41% of the total value of fish sold and distr...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

WCIT: Lack Of Trade Hurting NW Ag, Washington Economy
The Washington Council on International Trade is another group expressing its displeasure at the Trump Administration calling for tariffs, whether that’s against China or long-time all...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

Value Added Producer Grant Webinar Set For Wednesday
The Washington State FSA will host a webinar on the Value Added Producer Grant on Wednesday March 5th. These grants are designed to help producers generate new products, create or expand ma...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

Idaho Fish And Game Looking For Information On Poached Wildlife
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating two recent incidents of illegal take of a white-tailed deer and bull elk near Wallace, and investigators are asking for your help with information. It&C...
Glenn Vaagen Mar 03, 2025

New storm bringing blizzard conditions to Heartland, tornadoes to the South
A strengthening storm system will move across the country this week, bringing blizzard conditions to the Heartland and tornadoes and damaging winds to the South.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 03, 2025

2025 NASDA Policy Calls for Significant Labor Reform
At its 2025 Winter Policy Conference, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and b...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Mar 03, 2025

Highland Park July 4 parade shooting suspect changes plea to guilty
Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting suspect Robert Crimo III changed his plea to guilty on Monday as his trial was set to begin.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 03, 2025


