Leif Bakken
PNW Wheat Farmers Lead in National Wheat Yield Contest
Farmers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho proved their fields of gold are gold medal worthy in three of the four National Wheat Yield Contest categories.
Dairy Grant Award will Help PNW and West Coast
Opportunities continue to arise for dairy producers in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Coast.
Idaho’s Quick Response to Quagga Mussels in the Snake
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was quick to action when it was discovered quagga mussels in the Snake River back in mid-September.
Wenatchee: The Washington Weed Meeting Hub
The 73rd Annual meeting of the Washington State Weed Conference will be held at the Wenatchee Convention Center, November 1st through the 3rd.
Agriculture’s Contribution to National Dessert Day
There is always room for dessert no matter how much you had to eat during the main course of the meal and dessert might come in many forms on National Dessert Day.
Is the Washington Wine Industry in Trouble?
Wine grape harvest is underway across Washington making it an ideal time to look for any issues that could be impacting the vineyard, like phylloxera.
PNW Ag Leaders Celebrate National Farmer’s Day
We celebrate lots of "National Days" across the U.S. but one that should be important to all of us is National Farmer's Day.
WA Department of Ag Helps the Hungry
At the height of the pandemic, as many as one in three Washingtonians experienced or were at risk of experiencing food insecurity.
Support Announced for Underserved and Veteran Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $27.6 million in grants to provide training, outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help them own and operate successful farms, ranches, and forest lands.
Washington Opens Food System Grant Applications
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering more than $6 million in grants to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors.
A Cheesy New Promotion for Dairy
A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected to drive an additional 12-plus million pounds of cheese use.
Washington DNR to Acquire Forestland
The Board of Natural Resources approved the purchase of a 170-acre parcel of forested land in Pacific County during its monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Olympia.