Author Archives: Syndicated Content

WSDA Reports First Japanese Beetle Of 2025
Japanese beetles have made their first appearances of the year in the Lower Yakima Valley. The Washington State Department of Agriculture said nine beetles were detected in ten traps in Gra...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

Despite Dry, Hot Weather Idaho Pastures Look Good
It's a tale of two countries when it comes to pasture and rangeland conditions across the U.S. The latest numbers from the USDA show the eastern half of the country benefited from a wet May and early ...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

Supreme Court rules for girl with epilepsy in opinion that could affect education access lawsuits
The Supreme Court is siding with a teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy in a ruling that could make it easier for families like hers to go to court over access to education
ABC News: Top Stories Jun 12, 2025

Focus On Fruit: 06/12/25
With a new fiscal year underway starting July 1, what's the expectation for this year's apple crop. Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission has that and much more in today&a...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

Fire Danger Increasing In Central Oregon
Starting Monday, the Oregon Department of Forestry is adding fire precautions to the Central Oregon District. The goal is to reduce human caused fires in the hot, dry conditions.  ...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

OPINION: American Farms of All Sizes Begin with Family
By American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall These days, it seems we’re hearing more and more talk about “big ag.” While the words are tossed out f...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Jun 12, 2025

New Herbicide Looks To Help NW Cereal Growers
Corteva Agriscience is out Tolvera, an herbicide with a new mode of action to control broadleaf and grass weeds in spring and winter wheat, durum and barley. Eric Scherder with Corteva said...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

Oregon DEQ Encouraging You To Prepare For A Smoky Summer
Wildfire season is right around the corner, and it's not too early to prepare for smoky conditions. Jennifer Horton, with the Oregon DEQ, suggests downloading the "Oregon Air" mobile app. "Keep an eye...
Heather Roberts Jun 12, 2025

Rollins Goes Before Lawmakers To Discuss NWS
As the threat of New World Screwworm continues to loom for our nation's cattle producers. “That screwworm had moved from within 1100 miles of our border to 700 miles of our border wi...
Glenn Vaagen Jun 12, 2025

U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Continue Dropping in May
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. sales of combines and tractors dropped in all categories during May. Total agricultural tractor sales were dow...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Jun 12, 2025


