Author Archives: Syndicated Content

American fruit and vegetable growers lost more than 7 billion dollars in 2025, and the losses are expected to keep climbing through 2027 as prices fall short of what it costs to grow the crops. Contin...

Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse, a farmer himself, says the current farm economy is among the worst he can remember — and most farmers polled this year feel elected officials don't un...

Ranchers near grizzly country in Idaho and Montana have been dealing with livestock losses for years, and a newly revised federal rule could change who's in charge of managing those bears. Contin...

Washington State University's Tom Collins provides an update on his smoke exposure research, something every grape grower will want to hear. Continue reading…

Often, people think of farmers markets set in small, rural communities. But as Atania Gilmore, Executive Director of the Spokane Farmers Market explains, the Lilac City has a very strong relationship ...

Klamath Drainage District blew past its 10,000-acre conservation goal this season, with landowners idling more than 11,000 acres — about 20% of the entire basinwide water reduction effort. Cont...

Daylight saving time is back in the spotlight after the House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan bill to make the practice permanent nationwide.

Fewer cattle going to slaughter this year means tighter beef supplies ahead — and the USDA is now forecasting steer prices above $251 for 2026. Continue reading…

The University of Idaho marked America's 250th by sending native trees and shrubs to every corner of the state — and one Idaho county tied it to something even more meaningful. Continue re...

For organic farmers watching their bottom line, a USDA program covers up to 75% of certification costs across crops, livestock, and handling, up to $750 per applicant. Continue reading…