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Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
The snowpack across Idaho is at or above normal for this time of year, which is welcomed news after the lengthy irrigation season the state saw in 2022, tapping many reservoirs to extremely low levels.  In fact, Erin Whorton with NRCS-Idaho said the only locations that are not above 100% of average are in extreme north Idaho.  The sol...
Ag Tech Trends: 03/27/23
Ag Tech Trends: 03/27/23
Ag Tech Trends: 03/27/23
In today's PNW Ag Network Tech Trends, Washington State University's Troy Peters talks about the low elevation spray application and how this will help farmers save water and energy.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Sugarbeet Growers Use The Off Season To Talk With Lawmakers
Sugarbeet Growers Use The Off Season To Talk With Lawmakers
Sugarbeet Growers Use The Off Season To Talk With Lawmakers
With warmer weather in the weeks ahead, sugarbeet growers will focus more on their fields and the 2023 crop.  But that doesn’t mean things have been quiet since harvest.  Samantha Parrott, Executive Director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association, says their growers have been hard at work over recent months advocating for issues vital to the ag industry, both at the state and federal lev
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
With April 1st just around the corner, the snowpack across Idaho is looking good for this time of year.  That’s the assessment from Erin Whorton with NRCS-Idaho, who noted that the Willow/Blackfoot/Portneuf as well as the Bear River basins above 150% of normal for this time of year, and the Owyhee at 163% of typical for this time of year.  She said whil...
Wine Minute: WAVEx Will Focus On Irrigation
Wine Minute: WAVEx Will Focus On Irrigation
Wine Minute: WAVEx Will Focus On Irrigation
Next week's WAVEx Webinar will focus on irrigation, and the latest research taking place at Washington State University.  Melissa Hansen with the Washington State Wine Commission has a preview of next week's event.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

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