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Fall harvest
Idaho Ag Today
Harvest winding down for most major fall row crops. What are the numbers for the start of November?
Wildfire in Southeast Oregon
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A large wildfire burning this week in southern Oregon is close to “getting out of hand.”
Planting progress
Idaho Ag Today
A look at the planting progress for some very important crops to Idaho farmers.
Cotton Belt Weather, Part II
Southeast Regional Ag News
El Niño is expected to flip to La Niña. What's that mean for the U.S. Cotton Belt?
El Niño Flips Switch for Cotton Belt Forecast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Brad Rippey, an agricultural meteorologist with the US Department of Agriculture, gives the latest weather outlook for the U.S. Cotton Belt.
A Drought Update for the U.S. Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a mixed bag drought-wise for the U.S. Cotton Belt. Brad Rippey, agricultural meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recaps the current situation.
U.S. Poised to Enter Third Year of La Nina
Southeast Regional Ag News
Currently 52% of the contiguous U.S. is experiencing drought and at least 40% of the country has experienced drought for almost 2 full years.
Drought Update
Fruit Grower Report
Drought conditions continue in many parts of the country. But, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the abnormally wet spring has spared the PNW most part.
Recent Snow Storms and Weather Forecast
Colorado Ag Today
A series of snowy storms continues to hit the Northwestern part of the Plains and much of the Rocky Mountains - with the latest episode on Tuesday.
Pasture and Range Conditions
Land & Livestock Report
In this last week's Nass crop progress report for pasture and range condition overall across the country 39 percent rated good to excellent and up to 27 percent rated poor to very poor.
Big Portion of Winter Wheat Crop in Areas of Drought
Farm of the Future
When it comes this fall planting of winter wheat, I have heard informally that many area farmers have decided to dust in their winter wheat crop with hopes of future moisture.
Winter Wheat Planting Progress
Farm of the Future
It really depends if there has been any moisture in your area as to whether there has been any winter wheat planting activity.
Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
Farm of the Future
The nation's pasture and rangeland conditions from last week overall dipped down 2 percent rated good to excellent from 65 percent down to 63 according to National Ag Statistic Services.
Pasture and Rangeland Condition
Land & Livestock Report
Pasture and rangeland conditions continue to hold up well across the country, although the news isn't as bright for our region.
Wheat Industry Woes
Farm of the Future
The outlook for wheat producers isn't all that bright right now and doesn't look like it will improve anytime soon. In addition to the lower wheat prices, lower numbers for production, as well as domestic and export wheat use is down as well.
Drought Monitor Shows Effect in PNW
Land & Livestock Report
Last week's drought monitor demonstrated that there has been a slight improve in the drought nationwide
PNW Spring Wheat Planting Ahead of Nation
Farm of the Future
According to USDA's weekly Crop Progress Report, the Pacific Northwest States are well ahead of the rest of the country in spring wheat planting.
Spring Wheat Planting Progress Ahead in PNW
Farm of the Future
Earlier this week the USDA's Crop Progress Report stated that the Pacific Northwest region is well ahead of the five year average in spring wheat planting.