Author Archives: Syndicated Content

USDA Funding to Strengthen the Specialty Crops Sector
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products. The programs will a...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

WSDA Will Accept 24-25 CRP Applications Starting Next Month
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Compost Reimbursement Program, better known as CRP, will soon accept another wave of applications for the 2024-2025. The Com...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

Ward Named Interim Associate Dean At OSU’s College Of Ag Sciences
Dr. Adam Ward has been named Interim Associate Dean of Academics at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Ward, a full professor and the Biological &am...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

Wine Minute: Changes At WSU
Washington State University has made several changes to the school's Viticulture and Enology curriculum. Dr. Jean Dodson Peterson explains the changes and how they will benefit student...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

U.S.-Only Supply Chains Could Emerge Under Trump
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing. Facing the threat of more tariffs, companies will begin to create supply chains just to export ...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 22, 2024

Additional Funds Look To Connect Oregonians
Money is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand broadband access in Oregon. Nick Batz, Director of the Oregon Broadband Office, said there are more proposals than the money will...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

Turkey Prices Lower Heading Into Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the USDA is out with some encouraging news for those of you looking to prepare the big meal. “People who are shopping for turkeys for their holida...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

Is It Time To Buy That Land?
There are several considerations farmers need to take into account when they are looking to expand their land assets. “There are some instances where, hey, it's right next door. It m...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

Vilsack Announces AIM For Climate Update
Another AIM for Climate opportunity, this during COP 29, in Ibaka, Azerbaijan, this week. "We announced now aim for climate has over 800 partners, 56 countries have joined collaboratively to support t...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024

USDA Rolls Our ODPP Pilot
Part of the USDA’s Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program works to expand access of organic dairy products within schools and youth programs across the county. “It provid...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 22, 2024


