FB NEWS – The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has announced the final four teams in the 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “It’s an honor to recognize these four outstanding rural businesses for advancing in … Continued
NORTHWEST NEWS NETWORK – TOM BANSE – A new five-year federal Farm Bill that could get a vote from the House and Senate next week contains a provision to fully legalize hemp production in the U.S. Pacific Northwest hemp entrepreneurs … Continued
FB NEWS – The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Secretary Sonny Perdue’s recent appointment of Matt Lohr to lead USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is welcome news for the farmers and ranchers … Continued
NC STATE EXTENSION – BRANDON HOPPER – Cut flowers are experiencing a resurgence through sustainable locally grown flowers and driving demand for new and specialty cut flower cultivars. Not sure how the best cut flowers are chosen? NC State Cut Flowers … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – GLENN VAAGEN – The Washington State Dairy Federation is challenging rules meant to protect groundwater, saying it will delay fertilizing crops with manure. The Washington Department of Ecology rules prohibit spreading manure until temperatures are above … Continued
TRI-CITY HERALD – CAMERON PROBERT – RICHLAND – A group trying to legalize marijuana sales in Richland says they may take their fight to court after the city’s attorney says their initiative is not valid. Andrue Ott, the petition chairman … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – GLENN VAAGEN – The 2018 hay season was good for most growers across the region. That according to Andrew Eddie Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association. He said hay sold well domestically and … Continued
WASHINGTON AG NETWORK – GLENN Vaagen – After 30 years, the Washington state Department of Agriculture’s Organic program is looking at making a few changes. WSDA’s Brenda Book said they are looking to modernize the WSDA organic logo, which has … Continued
CAPITAL PRESS- CAROL RYAN DUMAS – RAFT RIVER, Idaho — Todd Webb is a fifth-generation dairy producer, having learned the business from his father, who milked cows by hand like his father before him. There have been many changes to … Continued
WSU INSIDER – Washington State University soil scientist David Brown has been selected as the new director of AgWeatherNet, Washington’s agricultural weather network. AgWeatherNet strives to help Washington growers and citizens understand and prepare for the challenges and changes that … Continued