Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NW Drought Numbers A Mixed Bag For Early November
Drought numbers improved slightly in Washington, with 34% of the state where it should be soil moisture wise this time of year. While that news is an improvement from last week, 44% of the ...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 08, 2024

As HPAI Cases Increase, Hunters Asked To Take Precautions
With birds migrating through the Northwest, looking for warmer weather this winter, the region is seeing an increase in the number of bird flu cases impacting backyard flocks or commercial operations....
Glenn Vaagen Nov 08, 2024

Is The American Ag Economy In A Recession?
Is U.S. agriculture in a recession? At least one economist thinks so. Dr. Ernie Goss, a Creighton University professor, said your perspective depends on what sector of agriculture an...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 08, 2024

ODF Launches Liability Program
The Oregon Department of Forest has a new program to increase prescribed and cultural burns. Some private land owners are reluctant to have controlled burns, because of the risk they could ...
Heather Roberts Nov 08, 2024

U.S. Grains Council Takes Roadshow to Mexico
Staff from the U.S. Grains Council recently traveled to Mexico for the 2024 Grain Handling and Storage Roadshow. They conducted a series of informative presentations on proper grain handlin...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 08, 2024

Tri-National Meeting Focus On Animal Diseases
Foreign animal diseases and ag trade were among the topics during the Tri-National Agriculture Accord hosted last month by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, NASDA. &nb...
Glenn Vaagen Nov 08, 2024

Treasury Expands Foreign Land Purchase Oversight
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a final rule that significantly expands its ability to review real estate transactions by foreign persons near more than 60 military bases across 30 states. The Tre...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 08, 2024

Expert: Don’t Encourage Divisive Speech
Election Day may be in the past, but that doesn’t mean the divisive political rhetoric is done. Both sides of the political isle have asked the other to turn down the temper...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 08, 2024

Farmer Mac Income Jumps 23%
The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, or Farmer Mac, the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing for agriculture and rural America, announced the rece...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 08, 2024

Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
North Dakota rancher organizations are collecting donations, supplies, and labor to assist ranchers in the northwest part of the state who were devastated by wildfires in October. An estimated 1...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Nov 08, 2024

