Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Oregon Receives Nearly $1 Million For Farmworker Housing
The state of Oregon was recently awarded $956,333 for a project to rehabilitate a McMinnville multifamily affordable housing complex that serves farmworkers and their families. The announce...
Glenn Vaagen Oct 23, 2024

ODA Reminding Bird Owners To Prepare For HPAI
Oregon’s Department of Agriculture is renewing calls for backyard and commercial poultry farmers to protect against bird flu. State Veterinarian Ryan Scholz said Highly Path...
Heather Roberts Oct 23, 2024

SpeakAg Pioneers Looks To Put A Young Face To Ag
In an effort to promote the industry to a younger audience, earlier this month the National FFA announced 12 state officers that will serve as the voices of Agriculture. The SpeakAg Pioneer...
Glenn Vaagen Oct 23, 2024

Bass: Things Look Good For The NW Cattle Industry
With so many commodities struggling right now, it’s nice to hear about sectors of the farming industry that are doing well. University of Idaho Associate Professor of Meat S...
Glenn Vaagen Oct 23, 2024

Ag Industry Groups File Suit in Challenge of H-2A Rule
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach and limitations on the freedom of spee...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Oct 23, 2024

Tax Structure Concerning For AFBF
The American Farm Bureau Federation is raising concerns about the unlevel playing field currently created by the 40B and 45Z tax credits. AFBF President Zippy Duvall met with White House of...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Oct 23, 2024

Registration Open For Trade Mission To Thailand
Registration is now open for USDA’s first ever outbound trade mission to Thailand. In preparation for this groundbreaking trip, USDA will provide in-depth market briefings b...
Glenn Vaagen Oct 23, 2024

High-Value Ag Exports Fairing Well
The value of U.S. exports of so-called bulk commodities, such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton continue to struggle. The USDA says the export of those high-profile commodities are down ...
Glenn Vaagen Oct 23, 2024

AARP: Help Is Available For Those On A Fixed Income
Despite reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saying inflation is lower, those on a fixed income still find it hard to make ends meet The AARP's Sean Voskuhl said there&CloseCurlyQuot...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network Oct 23, 2024

John Kelly comes out swinging against Trump, says he fits 'fascist' definition
John Kelly, a former chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, hammered his former boss in a stunningly public fashion Tuesday just two weeks before Election Day.
ABC News: Top Stories Oct 23, 2024


