Pacific Northwest Ag Network
ODA Opens Applications for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting applications as part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI).
PNW Ag Is Looking to Hire a New Radio Host
The Pacific Northwest Ag Network (PNW Ag) is looking to hire a radio host and content leader.
U of I’s 4-H Grant: Nurturing Tomorrow’s STEM Trailblazers
University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development has received a grant to teach children about agricultural science and technology and introduce them to career opportunities in the field.
Pacific Northwest Potato Stocks Report: December 15, 2023
The USDA-NASS potato stock reports for the Pacific Northwest as of December 15, 2023.
U of I to host workshops to train beginning ranchers
A University of Idaho meat science research team has secured a large federal grant to provide training for beginning ranchers throughout the Northwest.
John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary
Today, the John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and learn in John Deere home communities and around the world.
WSDA Awards Farm To School Purchasing Grants
Grants will be used to serve high quality, nutritious and culturally relevant foods grown, raised, caught or foraged by producers in Washington state.
Washington Sees First Substantial Decline in Japanese Beetle Numbers, But Wider Distribution
WSDA Pest Program Manager Sven Spichiger says the community is the solution to eradicating the beetle, and that working together is necessary. Reports suggest WSDA is making progress with approximately half of the proposed treatment areas allowing them to treat properties for the beetle.
Oregon: South Coast Closes for Razor Clam Harvesting
ODA and ODFW announce the closure of razor clam harvesting from Cape Blanco to the California border due to rising levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid.
Oregon Senators Announce Major Agricultural Investments In Recent FY24 Bill
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and rural business priorities has passed the Senate, including more than $5 million in funding for Oregon community-initiated projects.
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.
Kitttitas County Washington Reports Bird Flu
In the thick of the fall wild bird migration, Washington state veterinarians confirmed the state’s 17th county, and 44th flock infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).