Pacific Northwest Ag Network
Idaho Farm and Ranch Conference Announced For January 4-5
The conference will address key issues affecting Idaho producers including managing finances, succession and stress on the farm.
USDA Issues Standards for Organic Livestock Production
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule.
New Funding for Food Assistance and Market Opportunities for Wheat
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023.
NOAA Winter Weather Outlook Shows More Drought Ahead
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, recently released its U.S. Winter Outlook. Beginning in December and running through February 2023, NOAA predicts drier-than-average conditions in the South with wetter-than-average conditions in the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies, and the Pacific Northwest.
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Turkey Prices Higher With The Holidays Around The Corner
It looks like that Thanksgiving dinner is going to be more expensive this November. Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and analysts say they could stay that way through the holiday. The dramatic increase is largely due to the spread of bird flu, which led to a smaller supply. Accordi...