Author Archives: Syndicated Content

National Cattle Herd Is Slowly Rebuilding
As the U.S. red meat industry gathers in Fort Worth, TX, this week for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference, keynote speaker Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, said the cattle herd rebuilding...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

Wine Minute: Future Of NWCSF
In today's Wine Minute, Julie Pond talks with us about the future of the Northwest Center for Small Fruits. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

SNAP Remains Sticking Point As Reconciliation Clears House
The Trump reconciliation budget the House passed by one vote along party lines this week did nothing to reconcile the stark policy differences between the two parties over the importance of SNAP versu...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network May 23, 2025

Practice Good Hygiene, ODA Vet Stresses
The Multnomah County fair kicks off county fair season in Oregon this weekend, and it brings renewed warnings from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. State Veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz e...
Heather Roberts May 23, 2025

Oregon Makes Case Against Tariffs
Earlier this week, Oregon presented its case against President Trump’s tariffs, to the U.S. Court of International Trade. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield was in New Yor...
Heather Roberts May 23, 2025

Higher Dairy Production Expected This Year And Next
When looking at the May 2025 Dairy Production and Price Forecast, as well as the initial outlook for the 2026 calendar year, higher production is the name of the game. “Mainly driven by i...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

Poll Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers. That survey also shows the public recognizes the benefits pesticides provide in making food more ...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

MAHA Report Undermines Confidence In Food System, AFBF Says
A new report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, appointed by the White House, is causing concern among farmers and ranchers. "There are four sections of the report that talk about process...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

Feds Preparing for Peak Wildfire Season
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a joint memo on wildfire preparedness, ensuring the two departments will work closely during the fire season. USDA will work with ...
Glenn Vaagen May 23, 2025

Food Inflation Rate Cools in April
The recent Consumer Price Index data for April shows a welcome moderation in overall inflation, cooling to its slowest annual rate since early 2021. Despite that, many families continue to ...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network May 23, 2025


