Could Bacteria Help Crops Pull In Their Own Nitrogen? WSU Says Ye
Imagine a world where your corn and wheat thrive without pricey fertilizers—WSU researchers are working on making that dream a reality with bacterial science.
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What Impact Did The Mild Winter Have On Today’s Insect Pressures?
Winter was anything but ordinary for our local wheat growers. Let's talk about the impact of those warm temperatures on this year's crops.
Stripe Rust Spreading Rapidly Across The Northwest
Wheat farmers are facing a tough battle as stripe rust spreads rapidly across the Pacific Northwest. The situation is getting serious, and the weather isn’t helping.
The BBB Was Good, But Washington Farmers Need More
While many portions of the Farm Bill were addressed in the Big, Beautiful Bill, there are still some gaps that farm country needs addressed.
Trade Deals With Japan, Indonesia Announced; NW Farmers Poised
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. and Japan reached a trade deal. Meanwhile the White House says a deal with Indonesia has been outlined.
Dry Conditions Starting To Impact Washington Spring Wheat
Drought conditions have impacted the quality of this year's spring wheat crop in several states and it has also accelerated development in most cases.
"Northwest Dams Are Essential For Area Growers"
For a variety of reasons, there are multiple politicians, groups, and organizations that say they want the dams on the Snake River removed. Casey Chumrau, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission said many outside of agriculture don’t appreciate what those dams do, and provide for farmers across the Northwest and beyond. She said over...
Idaho Ag Production Hit $11B in 2023
Idaho agriculture production dipped 6% from 2022 to 2023. The $11 billion recorded last year was down from the $11.7 billion Gem state farmers recorded in 2022.
The value of Idaho’s crop production in 2023 was $4.57 billion, also dow...
Wheat Stocks Up 20% Across The Northwest
According to NASS, the amount of wheat held in storage increased across the three Northwest states this year.
In Oregon, wheat stored in all positions totaled 49 million bushels, up from 38.3 million bushels a year ago. Off-farm stocks were up 26%, while on-farm stocks were up 35% compared to the previous year.
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Washington’s 2022 Ag Production Hits Record $12.8B
Washington’s farming community set a record two years ago. Ag production in 2022 totaled $12.8 billion, shattering the previous record high of $10.4 billion in 2015 and up 27% from the revised previous year value of $10.1 billion. The value of ...