Author Archives: Syndicated Content

DHS allows US Marshals, DEA and ATF to carry out immigration enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security is allowing certain law enforcement components from the Department of Justice to carry out the "functions" of an immigration officer.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 23, 2025

WATCH: Historic snowstorm paralyzes parts of the South
There have been at least 10 deaths across three states as millions struggle to navigate the winter storm.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 23, 2025

Legislation To Protect Snake River Dams Introduced
On Wednesday, Idaho Senator Jim Risch and Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse introduced the Northwest Security Act. The legislation would o require the Bureau of Reclamation, th...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

Idaho Producers Asked To Participate In Rates Survey
University of Idaho Extensions is asking farmers to participate in the Idaho Custom Rates Guide, a survey focused on pay rates for custom work. Payment rates in the guide will be updated ba...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

Focus on Fruit: 01/23/25
Cherries Northwest President B.J. Thurlby takes a look back on the 2024 cherry season. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

Washington Grower Elected To Leadership At USW
Congratulations to Almira, WA wheat-farmer Mike Carstensen, who was elected the U.S. Wheat Associates next Secretary-Treasurer. Carstensen will take office this July, and serve until June 2026. Also, ...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

Update on National Milk Testing Strategy Progress
The USDA's latest effort to get an idea of how far spread Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is in the nation's dairy herd is about a month old. That is the second federal order involving milk testing ...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

Oregon Ag Community Supports Chavez-DeRemer
Four Oregon agriculture groups have thrown their support behind former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for U.S. Labor Secretary. The Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Oregon Dairy Farmers ...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

WDFW OKs Coastal Razor Clam Digs Starting January 26th
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed Wednesday that razor clam digs on coastal beaches will kick off Sunday, January 26th, and run for seven days. Not all coastal beac...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025

WSU Releases Free Guide Focused On Heat Stress In The Orchard
In apple orchards, heat stress can cause severe damage to trees and fruit. And with climate projections suggesting stronger heat events, and more frequent events in to the future, Washingto...
Glenn Vaagen Jan 23, 2025


