Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Honey bees and their keepers have been having quite a bit of trouble keeping the colonies strong and alive. You may remember the news headlines started about 15-16 years ago. Headlines about millions of bee colonies dying off, or in some cases, the bees were just disappearing, with the nation's beekeepers losing 30 to 50% of their colonies every year...

USDA Celebrates New School Meal Options as Year Begins

The USDA joined the Education Department and other education, parent, and school meal partner groups last week to celebrate new school meal options as the school year started. The organizations held a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the champions that educate and nourish our nation’s school children. “Healt...

Interview: Building New Lexicons For Apple Picking With Emily LaRosa

PNW Ag Network speaks with Emily LaRosa (MSU) at the WSU Smart Orchard Field Day in Mattawa about her project building a new lexicon around automated apple picking.

Interview: Importance of Bickleton Wheat Trials with Michael Pumphrey

We spoke with Mike Pumphrey, spring wheat breeder and professor in Crop and Soil Sciences at WSU, to learn more about the event.

Interview: Electric Farming Equipment with Sustainable Northwest

PNW Ag speaks with Faith Yorba of Sustainable Northwest about their electric ag equipment and programs.

USDA Announces $824M to Protect Livestock Health; Launches Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program

USDA is adding an additional $824 million in emergency funding to bolster efforts to stop the spread of the H5N1 virus.

USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1

The USDA and HHS announce new steps to help reduce the impact of H5N1 for humans, dairy operations, and other food items.

Washington State continues quest to eradicate invasive Spartina

This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November.

USDA Offering Grants To Combat Chronic Wasting Disease

APHIS allocates $12 million for states, tribes, and universities to combat chronic wasting disease in deer and elk.

Environmental health implications of plastic use in agriculture

Uncover the truth about how plastics are infiltrating agriculture and posing risks to our well-being.

Washington Begins Annual Treatments For Invasive Japanese Beetle

Protect your property in South Central WA from Japanese beetles with WSDA's safe Acelepryn treatments. Consent online or via Pest Program for eradication efforts.

Interview: Bird Control Group at Northwest Ag Show

Allison Smith shares insights on Bird Control Group's pioneering bird repellent system using laser beams, effectively deterring birds from crops without harming them.