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For the first time in 20 years, the top three on the list of industries viewed most positively by Americans are 1.) farming and agriculture, 2.) the grocery industry, 3.) restaurants. Betsy Huber, president of the National Grange, says this is very encouraging news ...

Gunnar Aune, the current Washington FFA Secretary, says it’s important for the farming community to get in front of many of the biggest issues on the minds of consumers, and those not familiar with farming…such as GMOs, activism and more. If you... Read More ...

To help the meat processors across the state, many of which are relatively small in size, the Washington state Department of Agriculture has made pandemic relief grants available. The funds will go to help address expenses associated with improving capacity during the coronavirus pandemic ...

Randy Blach, CEO of Cattlefax, said demand for beef has come a long way in the past 20 years. He was a featured speaker during the recent Feeding Quality Forum sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef program. Blach noted the low in beef demand was basically 1998-2000 ...

The livestock industry continues struggling with many unknowns as packing plants try to reopen nationwide. Some of the biggest questions haunting the industry: will scared plant workers come back? Will there be enough personal protective equipment ...

Because of stay at home orders nationwide, consumers are staying home, eating at home, and that’s translated into many families purchasing more and more meat. Julie Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute President and CEO, said the demand is not a result of more people saying home and hording. ...

Truth in Labeling has been a topic of discussion during the short 2020 legislative session in Olympia, leading to several proposed bills that will impact the farm community.  One, proposed by Representative Joel Kretz looks to require retailers to post a sign in the immediate vicinity to distinguish between “USA beef and “imported” products.  For beef to quality ...

Pear Bureau Northwest's Jeff Correa talks about efforts underway to remind consumers that fresh pears are a great addition to the menu this time of year.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

According to the AARP the average older American takes 4.5 prescription drugs, typically on a persistent basis, and 72% say they are concerned about finding affordable medications.  With one-third of U.S. farmers over the age of 65, AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says the impacts of rising prescription drug costs are sharply felt across rural America.   “...

According to the AARP the average older American takes 4.5 prescription drugs, typically on a persistent basis, and 72% say they are concerned about finding affordable medications.  With one-third of U.S. farmers over the age of 65, AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says the impacts of rising prescription drug costs are sharply felt across rural America.   “This...