Pacific Northwest Ag Network
Kitttitas County Washington Reports Bird Flu
In the thick of the fall wild bird migration, Washington state veterinarians confirmed the state’s 17th county, and 44th flock infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
USDA Issues Standards for Organic Livestock Production
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule.
OR & WA Bureau of Land Management Needs Advisory Nominations
The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations for six advisory councils in Oregon and Washington.
Beetle Survey Feedback for WA State Department of Ag
The Japanese beetle made an appearance in Washington again this year and that prompts what comes next in the state eradication program.
New Funding for Food Assistance and Market Opportunities for Wheat
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023.
Investing in the Forest Product Economy and Jobs
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making nearly $50 million in grant funding available for proposals that support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies and jobs in the forestry sector.
New Report Links National Security and Global Hunger
Global hunger and malnutrition pose significant threats to U.S. national security, according to a new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation. The report, authored by researchers from Texas A&M University, examines how global food insecurity is linked to numerous geopolitical risks. Increasing i...
USDA Research: Increasing Vegetable Consumption May Better Mental Health
New research finds that increasing vegetable consumption has a positive effect on how happy a person feels. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service said that holds true for adults who consume the daily amount of vegetable servings recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Researchers a...
Farm Bank Lending Increased 8.1% Last Year
Despite numerous headwinds in 2022, agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks increased by 8.1% last year to $103.1 billion. The American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report said the change is due to a 9.7% increase in outstanding loans, secured by farmland and a 5.9% increas...
Consumer Price Index Increases Again
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.5% in January. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.0% before seasonal adjustment. The food index increased 0.4% in February, and...