Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Price At The Pump: Oil Markets Remain Skeptical
A possible U.S.-Iran peace deal nudged oil prices down slightly, but Northwest drivers are still paying more at the pump. Diesel in Washington now averages $6.16 a gallon, the highest in the region. C...
Glenn Vaagen Aug 04, 2026

Idaho Aging Irrigation Infrastructure Grant Applications Due
The Idaho Water Resource Board is accepting grant applications for aging irrigation infrastructure through August 7th, with individual projects eligible for up to $2 million in state funding. Continue...
Glenn Vaagen Aug 04, 2026

NRCS Looks To Upgrade Pumps, Pipelines In Northcentral Washington
The Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District has old pipelines that have washed out roads and flooded a cemetery in Tonasket — and a federal planning effort is now underway to fix them. Continue r...
Glenn Vaagen Aug 04, 2026

Kotek Stops Western Oregon Data Center Proposal
Governor Kotek stepped in to halt a southeast Salem data center project, saying growth in Oregon has to make sense for the community, infrastructure, and natural resources — not just for invest...
Heather Roberts Aug 04, 2026

Boozman Releases Revised Farm Bill 2.0 Ahead of Senate Markup
Arkansas Senator John Boozman released a revised Farm Bill just before a scheduled Thursday markup, with provisions covering E15 gasoline, SNAP error rates, and support for rural farming communities. ...
Glenn Vaagen Aug 04, 2026

USDA Specialty Crop Assistance Applications Due This Week
Specialty crop growers can apply for USDA financial assistance through a login.gov account or at their local FSA office, with a deadline landing this Friday, August 7th. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Aug 04, 2026

New Initiative Seeks to Recruit Veterans
USDA is hiring veterans and military spouses for ag and food security roles. Here's what the 100 Hires in 100 Days push means. Continue reading…
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Aug 04, 2026

U.S. Cropland Value Surpasses $6,000 Per Acre for First Time
Even with lower commodity prices squeezing farm profits, cropland values just hit $6,000 per acre nationally — the first time that benchmark has been reached, according to USDA data. Continue r...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Aug 04, 2026

USDA’s Farm Expenditures Report Shows A Few Surprises
Crop input costs, covering chemicals, fertilizers, and seeds, came in around $70 billion in 2025, making up roughly a third of what crop farms spend each year. Continue reading…
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Aug 04, 2026

Mariners dedicate raffle proceeds to Spokane wildfire relief
SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Mariners are stepping up to support communities devastated by the Spokane-area wildfires, pledging to direct raffle proceeds toward relief efforts, according to a statemen...
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