Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Viticulture Intern Boot Camp Set For Mid-May
Washington State University’s 2025 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp is slated for May 20th, at WSU’s IAREC in Prosser. WSU said this all-day workshop is targeted...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

Future of Farming: Storylines That Need To Be Corrected
Unfortunately, misconceptions and false information are nothing new in the ag industry. But for Will Brackett, the 2024-2025 Idaho FFA President, there are some narratives that really jump ...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

Oregonians Asked To Prepare For Active Wildfire Season
More than 70% of Oregon’s wildfires are caused by people. Kristin Babbs, with Keep Oregon Green, said it causes a lot of damage. "Overall, the acres burned l...
Heather Roberts May 5, 2025

BMCC Opens Equine Center
After years of planning and work, Blue Mountain Community College opened the doors on their new Equine Center last week. The May 7th event kicked off with the National Anthem and a riding d...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

Active U.S. Wildfire Season Expected; NW Remains Unpredictable
When it comes to possible U.S. wildfire activity now through August: “We're probably going to get a little bit more active than we normally are across the country," said&nbs...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

U.S. and Indonesia Sign “Landmark” Dairy Agreement
The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce signed an MOU to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesian dairy industries. The ...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

Thunderstorms, flash flooding threaten millions in south-central US
A severe weather threat looms across the south-central U.S. on Monday, with 7 million people under flood watches due to potentially heavy rainfall.
ABC News: Top Stories May 5, 2025

Washington State Grape Society Wants To Hear From Growers
In an effort to better serve the juice grape growers across the Evergreen state, the Washington State Grape Society is conducting a brief survey to gather insights directly from juice grape growers.&n...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025

Strengthening Local Meat Processing Capabilities
Last week, senators John Thune, of South Dakota, and Minnesota’s Tina Smith reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act. They said the bipartisan legislation would provid...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network May 5, 2025

Deadline For Ag Trade Mission To South Korea May 31st
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is encouraging businesses connected to farm and food products to register for a trade mission to South Korea coming up in November. The mission, schedul...
Glenn Vaagen May 5, 2025


