Marijuana Farming May Become Mainstream
With several more states poised to join Colorado and Washington in legalizing the medical and non-medical possession and consumption of marijuana, pot farming appears closer to becoming part of mainstream…
Washington State Farmers and Ranchers Find Relief
The Farm Service Agency is offering disaster relief to farmers and ranchers in 25 Washington state counties who suffered losses from extreme temperatures and drought. The relief is available in…
Rain Delays Wheat
Although rain has pushed back the planting of wheat, and now harvest, Washington farmers expect good wheat crops this time around. Due to torrential rain, the harvest was pushed back…
Land Added to Conservation Program
The United States Department of Agriculture announced that 38,000 acres of farm land in Washington and 7,000 acres in Colorado have been added to the Conservation Reserve Program. The 38,000…
USDA Commissions Chesapeake Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it was commissioning a survey of conservation practices in the Chesapeake Bay region. The National Agricultural Statistical Service, an agency of the…
Cranberries Expected in Near Record-Breaking Numbers
Photo courtesy of Ecoki The United States Department of Agriculture reported the nation's cranberry crop is expected to be the second largest on record. On average the USDA expects 7.35…
Small Farms Seek Government Assistance
Washington farmers are reaching out to the government as many small farmers are having difficulty obtaining farm loans. Small farmers feel that it's harder to get private loans due to…
Washington Agricultural Industry is Growing
From January 2009 through January 2010 the agriculture industry in Washington grew, adding 12,300 new seasonal and permanent jobs according to a state report. Not only did jobs increase in…
Vilsack Announces Electricity Guaranteed Loans
Rural communities in 21 states will be awarded guaranteed loans from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve electricity according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Funding for these…
Oregon Enters Top Five
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the annual wind industry market report for 2009 last week. Oregon is now one of the leaders in wind energy. The addition of…