PR DAILY – BEKI WINCHEL -Monsanto’s name will soon be gone, and Bayer hopes that the move will be a firewall between it and the controversial brand. On Monday, pharmaceutical and pesticide giant Bayer said it plans to close its … Continued
THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW – KERRI SANDAINE – PEOLA, Wash. – The women who help Linda Weatherly with her spring branding chores are experienced cowgirls who get the job done without riling the cows or the woman in charge. Weatherly said … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says that American tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will generate retaliation that will hit farm exports hard. As a result, he’ll be working with House and Senate Ag Committee … Continued
Q 13 FOX – SIMONE DEL ROSARIO – AUBURN, Wash. — Washington’s farmers are at risk of losing millions of dollars in crop this season because once the harvest is ready, there are not enough workers to pick it. It was … Continued
WASTE & WATER DIGEST – The process has already successfully repurposed millions of gallons of water for irrigation. A Washington state dairy farmer has developed an alternative approach to the standard lagoon and pump truck system utilized in order to … Continued
THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW – The Trump administration delivered a gut punch to America’s closest allies Thursday, imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, Mexico and Canada in a move that drew immediate vows of retaliation. Stock prices slumped amid … Continued
YAKIMA HERALD – MIA HOAG – YAKIMA, Wash. — A number of products made and grown in the Yakima Valley could be affected by the Trump administration’s decision to implement steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the European … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – GLENN VAAGEN – The agriculture industry is always looking for ways to be more efficient and save money. That’s where 21st century technology meet the oldest profession on earth. Dairy is one of the industries where … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – GLENN VAAGEN – Members of Congress are back in their home districts this week, which presents farmers and ranchers with a great opportunity to talk face-to-face with them about the need to pass a Farm Bill. … Continued
SIDNEY HERALD – NICOLE LUCINA – In the book, “Montana Women From the Ground Up, Passionate Voices in Agriculture and Land Conservation,” you will find the stories of women who are strong, independent farmers and ranchers. The book was written … Continued