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@PNWAgNetwork

The PNW Ag Network, where the Northwest comes for the most in depth agriculture news and information, on-air & on-line

Pasco, WA

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PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 24

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the upcoming August recess is a good time to connect with your lawmakers and promote the needs and priorities of the farming community. #FarmLabor #aglabor #FarmBill #farmbill2025 @FarmBureau pnwag.net/advocate-for-p…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Soon, members of Congress will head home to spend the August recess visiting with the people they represent.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 25

Several commodities have struggled in these dry conditions. One that has seen the biggest impact is spring wheat. #WAAgriculture #IDAgriculture #WAdrought #SpringWheat pnwag.net/washington-spr…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. The spring wheat crop continues to progress at a fairly normal clip. Locally, the Washington crop is completely headed while Idaho’s crop is at 99%.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 25

#WSU covered a variety of topics at yesterday's field out outside of the Tri-Cities. #WAAgriculture #wawine #FieldDay #viticulture #vineyards @WSUWineScience pnwag.net/washington-vit…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Roughly 50 growers, professional, graduate students and others gathered Thursday outside of Benton City, WA to talk about the latest grape research.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 25

Good news, if you can call it that, we saw little to no change in the drought numbers from last week. #ORAgriculture #IDAgriculture #WAAgriculture #pnwweather pnwag.net/drought-number…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. For the first time in several weeks, the drought severity did not change for Oregon, Idaho or Washington.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 25

If you missed last month's International Symposium of Fire Blight, don't worry. Washington State University's Tianna Dupont provided us a recap during Thursday's Focus on Fruit. #WAAgriculture #ORAgriculture #treefruit #fireblight @wsucahnrs pnwag.net/fire-blight-th…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension specialist Tianna Dupont recaps the recent 4th International Symposium of Fire Blight.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 24

Do you have a four-legged member of the family farm that should be honored? If so, you have only one more day to get that nomination in. 🐶 #farmdog #familyfarm #afbf pnwag.net/highlight-your…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with Nestlé Purina PetCare, is looking for the country’s best four-legged farmhand, through the Farm Dog of the Year contest.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 24

While the details of both trade deals haven't been released, it looks like Northwest growers are in a good position to benefit. #WAAgriculture #ORAgriculture #IDAgriculture #AgTrade #SpringWheat #winterwheat pnwag.net/trade-deals-wi…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. President Donald Trump said that the U.S. and Japan reached a trade deal. Meanwhile the White House says a deal with Indonesia has been outlined.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 24

Oregon and Washington pastures continue to dry out at a brisk rate. #ORAgriculture #WAAgriculture #livestock #cattle #pnwweather pnwag.net/pastures-conti…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. We are officially in the dog days of summer, which means dryer conditions not only across the west, but nationwide.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 24

Idaho's milk production was up last month, Oregon was flat, while Washington reported a drop. We have all of the numbers for you in our story. #IDAgriculture #WAAgriculture #ORAgriculture #milkproduction #dairy #USDA pnwag.net/nw-milk-produc…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% year over year. Meanwhile, Northwest numbers were mixed.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

Those interested in participating in November's trade mission to Mexico City must apply by the end of this month. We have details below: #TradeMission #USDA #mexico pnwag.net/trade-mission-…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, scheduled for November 3rd-6th.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

Tree fruit growers, make sure you mark your calendar for August 9th in Royal City, WA. #WAAgriculture #treefruit #codlingmoth #Apples #pears pnwag.net/codling-moth-f…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. WSU-Extension will hold a Codling Moth Field Day next month in Royal City. Extension officials say experts from WSU, USDA, as well as growers will focus on a variety of topics around successful...

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

How have fertilizer prices/availability impacted your operation or your bottom line? #farmeconomy #ageconomy #fertilizer pnwag.net/feeling-the-co…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Fertilizer to grain cost ratios are hitting historic levels, and one Senator is urging the White House to protect farmers and be flexible on fertilizer tariffs.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

How can @NutrienAg Solutions help wheat and canola growers across the Northwest? Find out by listening to our podcast with Todd Pester: #WAAgriculture #IDAgriculture #ORAgriculture #SpringWheat #winterwheat #canola pnwag.net/help-nw-wheat-…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. While many of our winter wheat growers are in the middle of harvest, there are still several weeks to go for those that grow spring wheat.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

The USDA says steer prices were adjusted just a tad lower for 2025, while 2026 prices didn't move. #IDAgriculture #ORAgriculture #WAAgriculture #beef #livestock #cattle #CattlePrices pnwag.net/minor-changes-…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. When it comes to U.S. beef production, 2025’s number was lowered a little bit, 170 million pounds, based on relatively slower pace of slaughter, especially steers and heifers recently.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

Camp Rainbow Gold is taking on a permanent home in Fairfield, and is asking the Idaho farming community for some help. Which commodity groups are going to assist? ❤️ #IDAgriculture #ChildhoodCancer #fundraising #camprainbowgold pnwag.net/raising-funds-…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. The Idaho farming community is coming together to support an organization serving children diagnosed with cancer.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

The Washington State Department of Agriculture says in its first year, the Bee Atlas discovered 25+ new or rare bee species in the Evergreen State. #WAAgriculture #bees #pollinators #WSDA @WSDAgov pnwag.net/two-dozen-rare…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. The Washington State Department of Agriculture says in its first year, the state’s new Bee Atlas netted over 25 new or rare bee species.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

ODOT, ODA and the Oregon Farm Bureau are reminding motorists to slow down, drive defensively and be patient over the next couple of months. #ORAgriculture #Sharetheroad #Harvest2025 @betteroregondot @ORDeptAg @OreFarmBureau pnwag.net/share-the-road/

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Harvest is underway across Oregon, and for the next couple of months the state Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 23

We talk a lot how technology is changing agriculture. Here's an example of a new application, using AI. #agtechnology #artificialintelligence #WaterQuality #irrigation pnwag.net/using-ai-to-lo…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. Cases of bacteria leading to food borne illnesses on leafy vegetables almost 50 years ago, were connected to irrigation water which provided the pathways for microbes

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 22

In today's #PriceatthePump, @GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan talks about #gasprices & #dieselprices moving in opposite directions. By the way, anyone out there seeing their gas prices moving lower? 🤔 #IDAgriculture #ORAgriculture #WAAgriculture @GasBuddyGuy pnwag.net/diesel-gas-opp…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. As we slog through the dog days of summer, oil prices are surprisingly stable, moving very little over the past week plus.

PNWAgNetwork@PNWAgNetwork · Jul 22

The American Farm Bureau Federation says while the Ag community has enjoyed a few wins, a Farm Bill must remain a priority in Congress. #FarmBill #farmbill2025 #farmeconomy #ageconomy @FarmBureau pnwag.net/ag-still-needs…

PNWAgNetwork's tweet card. While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included approximately $66 billion investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to be done.