Stripe Rust Continues To Spread Across The PNW
Washington State University plant pathologists says the recent cool temperatures and periodic showers have slowed the spread of the fungal disease.
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What Impact Did The Mild Winter Have On Today’s Insect Pressures?
Winter was anything but ordinary for our local wheat growers. Let's talk about the impact of those warm temperatures on this year's crops.
Stripe Rust Spreading Rapidly Across The Northwest
Wheat farmers are facing a tough battle as stripe rust spreads rapidly across the Pacific Northwest. The situation is getting serious, and the weather isn’t helping.
Mild Winter Leads To Challenges For Northwest Grain Growers
This winter's been anything but ordinary, with farmers facing some unexpected challenges. Let's take a closer look at how it’s all unfolding.
Winter Wheat Production Up Nationwide, Spring Down
According to NASS' latest crop production report, all wheat production nationwide is forecast at 1.93 billion bushels, down slightly from the July forecast and down 2% from 2024.
PNW Winter Wheat Higher and Fertilizer & Middle East War
The agriculture sector shifts focus to fertilizer markets as global nitrogen values react to the Middle East conflict, according to insights from Farmdoc.
Winter Wheat Production Report and Solar Energy Rentals of Farmland
Discover the latest in U.S. agriculture, from increased winter wheat production to the growing solar energy trend on farmlands!
Big Gains for Blueberry Consumption & USDA’s June Planted Acreage
The USDA released its June Planted Acreage Estimates, that shows corn planted area in 2023 is estimated at 94.1 million acres, up 6% from last year and the highest in the U.S. since 1944.
Ca. Farm Bureau on Forestry Mngmt. and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
CFB President Jamie Johansson is calling for increasing the pace and scale of forest management, livestock grazing and protect communities and the environment.
National Gas Prices Drop and Ag Economy Barometer Holds Steady
Not much movement in the November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with a reading of 102 for the month, unchanged from October. The national average gas price fell 15.8 cents over the last week.