irrigation

With February here, many Washington mountains are looking a bit bare. Snowpack numbers tell a story of concern for farmers and the water supply.

For a variety of reasons, there are multiple politicians, groups, and organizations that say they want the dams on the Snake River removed.  Casey Chumrau, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission said many outside of agriculture don’t appreciate what those dams do, and provide for farmers across the Northwest and beyond.  She said over...

Irrigation Supervisor Rich Sanislo encourages customers to make preparations ahead of the shutdown.

U.S. potato sales surge in 2024, with fresh potatoes leading the growth trend.

California table grape production impacted by summer heat, causing slowdown in supply and higher prices.

water levels indicate some of the good snowfall melted off

The U.S. saw growth of almost 31% in net farm income from 2021 through 2022. The top two agricultural states with the highest NFI include Texas, the highest NFI growth at 65%, followed by Minnesota at 55.7%.

New technology, which allows farmers to detect how thirsty their trees are, can help them make better irrigation decisions and get greater yields.

Congress continues its review of the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as it prepares to debate and reauthorize next year’s farm bill.

Already facing sharp curtailments in irrigation supplies, farmers in Northern California’s Klamath Basin are dealing with additional challenges after a cold and windy spring.