Author Archives: Syndicated Content

The master of ceremonies has called "extra omnes" -- ordering all those who are not cardinal electors to exit the Sistine Chapel prior to the start of the conclave.

Farmer sentiment improved last month as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed eight points in April to a reading of 148.  The improvement in farmers’ s...

Outside of a stray snowflake in the higher elevations, it’s safe to say the 2024-2025 snow season is over here in the Northwest.  So, how did the Washington snowpack turn out...

According to NASS, apple utilized production , totaled 119 million pounds in Oregon in 2024, down 24% from the previous year.  Value of utilized production was $28.2 million, down 24 percent from...

More of the national winter wheat crop is headed.   "39% of this 2025 U.S winter wheat crop, headed by May 4th, that's six points ahead of the five-year average and slightly behind ...

Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed May as Idaho Horticulture Month.  In his proclamation, Little honored the “invaluable” contributions of Idaho&Close...

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden along with Idaho's Mike Crapo, R-Idaho introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday they said would improve wetland habitats in the Pacific Northwest. The Northwest Wetlands Volu...

House leaders are delaying a planned Agriculture Committee markup that was tentatively set for this week as big issues remain for the GOP’s massive domestic policy bill, according...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a study last week that raises questions about the accuracy of broadband availability data in the FCC's National Broadband Map. According to that stud...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday the final six days of the coastal razor clam dig season will proceed as planned beginning Saturday May 10th.  WDFW stresses not al...