Moscow

Thanks to the spread of, and the fear of the coronavirus, oil prices have dropped considerably in the past week.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com says that fear has pushed prices to lows not reported for months.  West Texas Crude was down to $49 per barrel Monday morning.  DeHaan ...

National oil prices have picked up where they left off in 2019, increasing very slightly.  Currently oil prices around trading in the mid-$60 per barrel range.  Could we see those fuel prices rocket up in the coming days because of ongoing tensions with Iran?   ...

The University of Idaho announced a major donation Wednesday in their effort to construct a new meat science center on the Moscow campus.  The school recently received a $1 million gift from  the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation.  For those not familiar with it, the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation is dedicated to advancing projects to benefit Idaho.   “The ...

According to a new study released by the University of Idaho, with the exception of the southeastern U.S., fire management agencies are not increasing the use of prescribed fires, which the school says play a key tool in preventing wildfires...

Earlier this spring, the University of Idaho announced plans to build a new meat science and innovation center that will house Vandal Brand Meats on the Moscow campus.  The new facility will replace the existing, out of date structure on the west side of the campus, allowing for teaching, research as well as retail sales.  ...

The University of Idaho is slated to build a new basketball arena in the coming years, and as Rod Bain explains, the school’s choice of building materials will make the new hoops arena one of a kind.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com    ...

On Monday, the University of Idaho announced plans, with the help of Agri Beef Company of Boise, to build a new meat science and innovation center that will house Vandal Brand Meats on the Moscow campus.  The new Agri Beef Meat Science and Innovation Center will replace the existing, outdated meat science facility on campus and create a modern teaching, research and retail sales center.  ... Read

The 53rd annual Western Pulse Growers Association Annual Growers meeting take place Wednesday in Moscow, Idaho.  The one day event will cover several business issues facing dry pea, lentil and chickpea farmers, including international market trade barriers, retaliatory tariffs and low commodity prices.  In...

The University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in celebrating the state’s Agriculture Friday and Saturday.   An expert’s view of sustainable agriculture on Friday will launch this year’s celebration.  Cliff Ohmart, an integrate...

Roughly 12 weeks remain on the current Farm Bill.  One of the biggest questions before the Ag community right now, is whether or not a new, updated Farm Bill will be approved before the current one expires.  With the House and Senate passing their respective pieces of legislation, and now committee work underway, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’s hopeful something will be agreed upon soon.  Howe