Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Gas prices near highest level in 4 years ahead of Memorial Day
Gas prices surged in recent months as the Iran war choked off global oil supply.
May 22, 2026
U.S. Farmers Lost $15 Billion to Tariffs
Recent studies by North Dakota State University revealed that U.S. tariffs and resulting retaliatory actions are driving significant economic losses for American agriculture. Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
NW Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Potential Sugar Dumping
Lawmakers from Idaho and Oregon are rallying together over something sweet—it's about protecting American sugar farmers from foreign competition. Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
Hantavirus More Common In The Northwest That Originally Thought
A new study from Washington State University finds the Sin Nombre virus, a hantavirus that can cause a deadly respiratory illness in humans, may be far more common in Northwest rodent populations than...
May 22, 2026
Trump Reverses Position on Chinese Farmland Ownership
President Trump defended Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during a visit to Beijing, arguing that restricting foreign ownership could reduce farmland values . Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
What Impact Did The Mild Winter Have On Today’s Insect Pressures?
Winter was anything but ordinary for our local wheat growers. Let's talk about the impact of those warm temperatures on this year's crops. Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
Trump lashes out at Republicans amid revolt over $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
President Trump attacked GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, calling him a "RINO" and a "quitter" as he appeared to acknowledge the ongoing revolt among some in his own party.
May 22, 2026
Wine Minute: West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Successes
Smoke in the air isn't just a nuisance; it’s a complex challenge that the wine and grape communities are tackling head-on. Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
AFBF Encouraged By Recent Trade Meeting With China
Trade tensions appear to be slowly thawing between the United States and China, following last week’s meeting in Beijing Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
Cargill Locks Out 1,700 Workers at Colorado Beef Plant
Cargill has stopped paying approximately 1,700 employees at its beef processing facility in Fort Morgan, CO, as a labor dispute continues to escalate. Continue reading…
May 22, 2026
