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Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
The Ag economist for the Washington State Department of Agriculture says 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for the farm economy across the Evergreen state.  Madi Roy says the Washington farm economy is fairly stable right now, but many are proceeding with caution.  One of ...
Bass: Trade Picture Looks Good For Beef
Bass: Trade Picture Looks Good For Beef
Bass: Trade Picture Looks Good For Beef
The name of the game for most U.S. commodities is international trade, finding new markets and expanding existing ones.  And the U.S. beef sector is no different.  The University of Idaho’s Dr. Phil Bass said the beef industry is starting to get some help when it comes to trade agreements, adding that the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
USDA Set To Visit the Netherlands In April
USDA Set To Visit the Netherlands In April
USDA Set To Visit the Netherlands In April
The USDA is accepting application for the Department's first ever regional agricultural trade mission to the Netherlands, April 17th-20th.   “In 2021 U.S. agriculture, fishery, and forestry products exported to the Netherlands totaled $3.4 billion,...
Eddie Expects Much Of The Same Into 2023
Eddie Expects Much Of The Same Into 2023
Eddie Expects Much Of The Same Into 2023
The past year was a mixed bag for Northwest producers.  Several growers enjoyed near record profits thanks to high commodity prices and government subsidies.  But unfortunately, high input prices cut into those gains, making 2022 flat or even a negative year for some across the region.  When it comes to ...
How Long Will The Bird Flu Outbreak Last?
How Long Will The Bird Flu Outbreak Last?
How Long Will The Bird Flu Outbreak Last?
In January when a certain type of avian influenza virus, that had caused problems in Europe, was discovered in some wild ducks in the Carolinas USDA experts alerted the nation's poultry producers that trouble was coming.  Dr. Rosemary Sifford with USDA's Veterinary Services says instead of just dying out over the summer, which is what happened during the 2015 outbreak, the new variant has lead to
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Joe Coote, said Darigold is renewing its commitment to expand and modernize production, allowing for an expansion of products on the global stage.  The CEO of the Seattle-based diary co-op says thanks to not only their recent groundbreaking in the Tri-Cities, WA area, but expansion of facilities in Lynden and Sunnyside WA, as well as Boise, ID, the company is able to focus more on value added prod
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
Experts said it is perhaps the biggest threats to North American bat populations.   “The disease called White Nose Syndrome," said U.S. Forest Service researcher Roger Perry.  "It’s caused by a fungus introduced in the United States about 2006.”   Perry says ...
After A Turbulent Year, Oil Prices Have Calmed, As Of Recent
After A Turbulent Year, Oil Prices Have Calmed, As Of Recent
After A Turbulent Year, Oil Prices Have Calmed, As Of Recent
It’s safe to say when it comes to oil prices, 2022, has been anything by a typical year.  After a summer filled with volatility and fuel prices that rocketed up to levels we've never seen before, Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said thing have calmed down relatively speaking.  West Texas Cr...

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