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01/06/2026

In today's Price at the Pump, we look at where oil prices are starting the year, and how Venezuela could change that. Listen to our podcast for all the details.

Oil prices started 2026 right where the left off in 2025. Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com said this is nothing new. He noted oil prices have held steady, below $60 a barrel for West Texas Crude, for months.

01/06/2026

The gap between what farmers pay to grow their crop and what they get paid for their crop is the largest its been in a decade.

U.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.

01/06/2026

Senator Merkley's proposal looks to help communities recover from wildfire, even when they don’t qualify as a major federal disaster.

New legislation from Oregon’s Jeff Merkley aims to help communities like Rowena recover from wildfire, even when they don’t qualify as a major federal disaster.

01/06/2026

It’s estimated that farmers lost roughly $44 billion last year. Do you think farmers need addition assistance from the government?

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman said in a recent interview that more farm aid will likely be needed this year, but can’t say how much yet.

01/06/2026

According to the Census of Agriculture, over 144,000 acres of Idaho farmland were lost between 2017-2022.

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Idaho State Department of Agriculture American Farmland Trust

Last month, American Farmland Trust co-hosted the Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Viability in Boise.

01/06/2026

While not looking great, the Washington snowpack has improved a bit. And the water year-to-date numbers are looking very good. Listen to our entire conversation with Matt Warbritton below:

While not where it should be this time of year, the snowpack across Washington has improved month-over-month.

01/06/2026

According to Washington State University, stripe rust is poised to be a problem in 2026, thanks to warm weather in November and December.

WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Based on the weather data from November and December, stripe rust in the coming growing season is predicted to be in the top range of severe epidemic level

01/06/2026

As calving season gets underway, one expert reminds producers the importance of having a jacket.

Calves are the future generations of any beef or dairy operation. Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn, a dairy calf and heifer technical specialist for Vita Plus, said it’s always more of a challenge caring for calves during the winter months.

01/05/2026

In today's Future of Farming, Idaho FFA Reporter Anna Hernandez talks about how she learned a variety of things about Gem State agriculture, thanks to joining her local FFA.

Idaho FFA Foundation

Idaho FFA Reporter Anna Hernandez said when she competed at nationals, she looked to address one of those issues not typically top of mind in farming circles.

01/05/2026

"[This] action not only reduces government bureaucracy and makes it easier for USDA customers to access our programs, but it also strengthens our ability to take swift action when recipients and cooperators are not compliant with Federal law.” Rollins said last week.

Last week, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a new directive aimed at improving efficiency across the Department of Agriculture.

01/05/2026

According to the latest numbers put out by the USDA, the prices farmers received and paid in the month of November were a mixed bag.

The prices farmers received and paid in the month of November were a mixed bag.

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