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NASS: Barley, Chickpeas Acres Set To Drop This Year In Idaho
NASS: Barley, Chickpeas Acres Set To Drop This Year In Idaho
NASS: Barley, Chickpeas Acres Set To Drop This Year In Idaho
According to NASS farmers across Idaho intend to plant a little more wheat and hay in the year ahead, but in response, producers plan on planting less barley, sugar beets and corn in 2022. The March 31st, NASS report also shows Idaho growers plan to reduce the amount of chickpeas and dry beans planted this year ...
NWFCS: Profitable Returns Expected For PNW Row Crop Growers
NWFCS: Profitable Returns Expected For PNW Row Crop Growers
NWFCS: Profitable Returns Expected For PNW Row Crop Growers
As we conclude our six-part quarterly commodity snapshot series, we turn to Northwest row crops. Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said their outlook suggests slightly profitable returns for onion growers. “The short supply of remaining onions positions Northwest producers to receive favorable prices for early season onions. Whil ...
Expectations For Area Row Crops Mixed Into 2022
Expectations For Area Row Crops Mixed Into 2022
Expectations For Area Row Crops Mixed Into 2022
Today’s Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series takes a look at row crops across the PNW. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlook projects that contract potato producers will be profitable. ...
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
Despite Heat, Drought, 2021 A Good Year For Idaho Sugar Beet Growers
The summer was one for the record book here in the Pacific Northwest. But despite unprecedented heat and drought, one industry that fared very well was sugar beets. Brad Griff, Executive Director of the Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association, says he was pleasantly surprised how well the beets weathered everything 2021 threw their way ...
Sugarbeet Growers Talk Policy During Virtual Fly-In
Sugarbeet Growers Talk Policy During Virtual Fly-In
Sugarbeet Growers Talk Policy During Virtual Fly-In
Legislation to help Sugarbeet growers in all 11 beet producing states was one of the main topics during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association’s recent virtual fly-in. Luther Markwart, executive director of ASGA, said he and the organization worked to educate lawmakers about sugar policy and the issues impacting growers. Bet ...
Value of Idaho Ag Up 4% In 2020
Value of Idaho Ag Up 4% In 2020
Value of Idaho Ag Up 4% In 2020
According to NASS, the value of agricultural production in Idaho hit $8.4 billion in 2020, up 4% year over year; the value of Idaho’s crop production in 2020 was $3.61 billion, up 8% from 2019. The value of livestock production in 2020 totaled $4.79 bi ...
Perry: PNW Row Crops In Good Shape
Perry: PNW Row Crops In Good Shape
Perry: PNW Row Crops In Good Shape
As we start our third installment of our Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot Series, we turn our attention to local row crops. “Slightly profitable returns are expected for contract potato producers. Uncontracted potato producers will benefit from higher prices as modestly lower yields are realized,” said Bill Perry is Vice President at NWFCS. He added ...
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
Griff: Early Sugar Beet Harvest Looks Good
While weeks remain on the 2021 sugar beet harvest, Brad Griff, Executive Director of the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, said this year’s harvest is off to a good start. He said that’s welcomed news since 2021 started off with some challenges, thanks to strong winds and cold temperatures, making it hard to get the crop established. “An ...

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