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07/30/2025

New Idaho lab joins national animal disease network, boosting livestock care.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Animal Health Laboratory has been accepted as a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, a designation that state officials expect will benefit […]

07/30/2025

Bohemia Food Hub in Cottage Grove, Ore., is one project that has received a grant as part of an additional $2.15 million in awards recently announced by the Oregon Department of Agriculture for seven infrastructure projects.

Bohemia Food Hub in Cottage Grove, Ore., helps farmers and entrepreneurs create value-added products from the Willamette Valley’s bounty. With a new $523,000 grant, the organization will expand its commercial […]

07/30/2025

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed an adult male wolf in the Togo pack in Ferry County in northeast Washington.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed an adult male wolf in the Togo pack in Ferry County in northeast Washington. The wolf was removed July 30 in […]

07/30/2025

Animal welfare group sues USDA over alleged deceptive beef marketing claims.

Animal welfare advocates are accusing the USDA of approving beef checkoff promotions that allegedly deceive consumers about the environmental benefits of cattle production. The Animal Legal Defense Fund nonprofit has […]

07/30/2025

President Trump’s trade deals apparently won’t immediately sweep aside non-tariff barriers that frustrate U.S. agriculture, but farm groups say they are optimistic further negotiations eventually will remove obstacles and open up foreign markets.

President Trump’s trade deals apparently won’t immediately sweep aside non-tariff barriers that frustrate U.S. agriculture, but farm groups say they are optimistic further negotiations eventually will remove obstacles and open […]

07/29/2025

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will try to kill one or two wolves in the Togo wolf pack in Ferry County in northeast Washington to discourage the rest of the pack from attacking cattle.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will try to kill one or two wolves in the Togo wolf pack in Ferry County in northeast Washington to discourage the rest […]

07/29/2025

The USDA declared a drought disaster in eight southeast Washington counties, making producers there eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loans.

The USDA declared a drought disaster in eight southeast Washington counties, making producers there eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loans. Asotin, Garfield and Whitman counties were eligible for the […]

07/29/2025

Turf grass breeders propose restricting "variety not specified" labeling, but farmers and dealers warn it could disrupt Oregon's grass seed industry without solving underlying problems.

Turf grass breeders want to restrict the labeling of grass seed as “variety not specified,” which critics expect will disrupt Oregon’s farm industry without solving its underlying problems. Currently, when […]

07/29/2025

UI Parma Research Center's crop field day showcases new offerings, covers diverse topics.

The University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s annual crop-research field day is slated Aug. 14. Registration, breakfast, and a viewing of posters and displays are slated to start […]

07/29/2025

A new study reveals significant indirect costs for Oregon ranchers facing wolf pressure, with management expenses and revenue losses exceeding livestock kill values.

A new study supports the concept that Oregon ranchers face significantly higher indirect costs from wolves than the value of confirmed and probable livestock kills. The Oregon State University Extension […]

07/29/2025

2025 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo
Located in McMinnville, Oregon
July 30th - August 2nd

* Concerts * Rodeo * Carnival *
* Daily Shows & Exhibits *
* Demolition Derby * Fair Food * and more...

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07/28/2025

President Trump ranked agriculture second, behind automakers, as the industry that will benefit the most from the trade deal with the European Union.

President Trump ranked agriculture second, behind automakers, as the industry that will benefit the most from the trade deal with the European Union. Trump and European Commission President Ursula von […]