University of Idaho Extension is increasing education opportunities for horse owners, guided by findings from a 2025 assessment. Assessment participants’ greatest knowledge gaps were in equine health, ...

APPLEGATE, Ore. — Sustainability is the right thing to do for the environment but also good for business, said Herb Quady, owner of Quady North. The Southern Oregon winery’s competitive advantage — ...

When a hay bale catches fire inside his baler, T.J. Steele does the unexpected — he keeps going. Steele is a Texas custom hay farmer and speaker who helps growers get the most out of their equipment.

As a blacksmith, John Deere would have been well-versed in repairing farm tools. “… everything from pitchforks to plow parts to wagon wheels and more,” Neil Dahlstrom, heritage marketing and archives ...

ELTOPIA, Wash. — It took Cody and Jen Hoseth nearly a decade to open their new USDA-certified slaughter facility. The Lone Crow Meat Processing facility was slated to slaughter its first cow July 21.

The Washington Department of Ecology fined three brothers $48,000 for allegedly allowing cattle to graze along a stream in Whitman County. Ecology issued the penalty to Doug, Greg and Dan Stout, ...

In Washington state, the need for a reliable workforce is well known among farmers and ranchers. Our region produces high-quality specialty crops, many of which are labor-intensive. Farmers are ...

Compared to last report, Export and Dairy new crop Alfalfa firm. Timothy and grass 10.00-15.00 higher. Retail and stable new crop hay also firm. Exporter Timothy remains in good demand. Trade very ...

California milk production is seasonally decreasing but still supplying the needs of dairy commodity manufacturers. Processors report milk and cream production is high enough to push back any ...

Steers and heifers were not well tested this week as many sales were off or had very light offerings due to a combination off actors including the holiday week, the heat, and hay season. A few annual ...

Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made ...

Weekly California Shell Egg Report: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_2844.pdf ...