AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday Oct 2nd, 2025

Per capita farm income

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s per capita farm income lead grows.

Monday Aug 18th, 2025

Wheat and corn progress

Idaho Ag Today
The harvest for US Winter wheat is 90% complete.

Tuesday Apr 15th, 2025

Hemp in Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.

Monday Dec 2nd, 2024

More pulse crops

Idaho Ag Today
I talked with with the CEO of Columbia Grain International, Jeff Van Pevenage. explained and extolled the virtues of pulse crops.

Tuesday Nov 5th, 2024

Idaho barley No, 1

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s barley crop declined in volume by 8 percent this year compared with last year.

Wednesday Oct 30th, 2024

Grazing and bees

Idaho Ag Today
Livestock Grazing Makes More Habitat for Native Bees.

Tuesday Sep 24th, 2024

A Moving Estate Tax Target

California Ag Today
Affectionately known as the "death tax," current rules setting the estate tax at just under $14 million are soon to sunset.

Friday Sep 20th, 2024

Southeast Regional Ag News
One of the biggest challenges in agriculture includes constantly changing laws and regulations including one piece of the tax picture not-so-affectionately known as the “Death Tax.”

Monday Jan 1st, 2024

Senator Calls Mandatory COOL a Win-Win

Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.

Friday Sep 29th, 2023

Time to Look at Dung! – Part 5

Southeast Regional Ag News
If you're ready to get to scouting for the dung beetle, here's what to look for!

Thursday Sep 28th, 2023

Out of the Blue Clear Sky – Part 4

Southeast Regional Ag News
We’ve established this week that dung beetles do great things in a grazing system and that we want more of them. So, where do they come from?

Tuesday Sep 26th, 2023

The Three Roles of the Dung Beetle

Southeast Regional Ag News
Each of the three types of dung beetle behaves differently to obtain the same end: dispersing nutrients.

Monday Sep 25th, 2023

A Week of Beneficial Bugs - Part 1

Southeast Regional Ag News
What’s your dung beetle knowledge? Whether beginner or novice, this week I’m dedicating to a beneficial bug that has suddenly piqued my interest.

Friday Nov 25th, 2022

California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.

Monday Mar 7th, 2022

Cattle Reform

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.

Tuesday Nov 30th, 2021

Proposed Ban on Brazilian Beef and Butter Sales Soar

The Agribusiness Update
Montana Senator Jon Tester proposes legislation to suspend Brazilian beef imports to the U.S. because of delayed mad cow reporting, and butter sales could really take off during the holidays.

Thursday Aug 12th, 2021

Pulse Acreage Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Acreage for pulses like peas, lentils and chickpeas continues to grow in the PNW and beyond, according to USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council CEO Tim McGreevy.

Wednesday Aug 11th, 2021

Pulse Acreage Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Acreage for pulses like peas, lentils and chickpeas continues to grow in the PNW and beyond, according to USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council CEO Tim McGreevy.