Andrew Eddie

The Coronavirus has impacted the Ag community in a variety of ways. According to Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers, the spread of the virus has not impacted their day-to-day operations as many growers prepare for the first cut of the season ...

For many Northwest producers, 2019 was a challenging year, because of trade uncertainty and the ongoing trade war with China.  But, for many hay growers, it was Mother Nature that made this year a difficult one.  Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association, says this was the most unpredictable year, weather wise, that’s he’s seen over the past five years.   "W

It’s been over a year since the trade war with China started, and with the possibility of additional tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs starting next month, many in the Ag community are concerned.  Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said like the rest of the Ag sector, trade, or lack thereof, is a big topic.   “...

It’s been over a year since the trade war with China started, and with the possibility of additional tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs starting next month, many in the Ag community are concerned.  Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said like the rest of the Ag sector, trade, or lack thereof, is a big topic.   “It t...

While we still have months remaining on the growing season, Andrew Eddie Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said 2019 has been a challenging year.  He said the start of the season was delayed, thanks to a late season snow storm, pushing back 1st cuts for many operations across the state.  An...

The Washington State Hay Growers Association is accepting applications for their annual $2,500 scholarship.  Andrew Eddie with Hay Growers said this is their opportunity to help the next generation of farmers and growers.   " High School individual that’s involved in the agricultural world, with a little leaning of course toward the hay and forage industry, but it doesn’t have to be.  So, we’

The 2019 Northwest Hay Expo takes place Wednesday and Thursday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.  Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said trade will be a hot topic.   “We’re going to have a talk about the exports from the U.S. to China, and see ...

The 2019 Northwest Hay Expo takes place Wednesday and Thursday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.  Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said trade will be a hot topic.   “We’re going to have a talk about the exports from the U.S. to China, and see ...

The 2018 hay season was good for most growers across the region.  That according to Andrew Eddie Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association.  He said hay sold well domestically and internationally this year.  He noted that growers saw a little hit from the trade war with China, but notes it was not as damaging as other commodities reported.   “I th...

The 2018 Hay crop appears to be at least an average one for Northwest growers.  Many growers are in the middle of their 3rd alfalfa cut, and/or 2nd Timothy cut of the season.  Andrew Eddie Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association said the extremely hot weather the region has experienced over the past couple of weeks as been a double edged sword.   “...