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      <title>Growers Turn Out For 108th Lind Field Day </title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/108th-lind-field-day-2/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the sun shining down, local growers connected over innovative ideas, all while keeping sustainability at the forefront of their discussions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/108th-lind-field-day-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the sun shining down, local growers connected over innovative ideas, all while keeping sustainability at the forefront of their discussions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/108th-lind-field-day-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Dryland]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Lind Dryland Research Station]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Lind Field Day]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Surendra Singh]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[washington state university]]></category>
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      <title>No Additional NWS Detections, At This Point</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/no-additional-nws-detections/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:19:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With millions of sterile flies released, the USDA is on a mission to protect livestock from NWS. <a href="https://pnwag.net/no-additional-nws-detections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With millions of sterile flies released, the USDA is on a mission to protect livestock from NWS. <a href="https://pnwag.net/no-additional-nws-detections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Brooke Rollins]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cattle]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cows]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[livestock]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[New World Screwworm Virus]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[texas]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[usda]]></category>
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      <title>Wine Minute: Best Treatment For Powdery Mildew</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/treatment-for-powdery-mildew/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the world of farming, a sneaky fungus is wreaking havoc this year. Let’s hear what the experts suggest to keep area vinyards thriving. <a href="https://pnwag.net/treatment-for-powdery-mildew/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of farming, a sneaky fungus is wreaking havoc this year. Let&#x2019;s hear what the experts suggest to keep area vinyards thriving. <a href="https://pnwag.net/treatment-for-powdery-mildew/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Grapes and Wine]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ARS]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[grapes]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon Wine]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[powdery mildew]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[vineyard]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Walt Maheffee]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Wine Minute]]></category>
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      <title>Winter Wheat Production Forecast Lowered Again</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/winter-wheat-lowered-again/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:52:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Winter wheat's in for a rough patch this season, with production taking a hit. <a href="https://pnwag.net/winter-wheat-lowered-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter wheat&apos;s in for a rough patch this season, with production taking a hit. <a href="https://pnwag.net/winter-wheat-lowered-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53253</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Dryland]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[usda]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[wheat]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[winter wheat]]></category>
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      <title>Farmers Market Minute: We Are Focused On Food &amp; FarmersAtania [uh</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/focused-on-food-farmers/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:50:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This isn’t just any market; it’s a morning gathering that connects community members straight to their farmers and their food. <a href="https://pnwag.net/focused-on-food-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This isn&#x2019;t just any market; it&#x2019;s a morning gathering that connects community members straight to their farmers and their food. <a href="https://pnwag.net/focused-on-food-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53268</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Farmers' Markets]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Farmers Market Minute]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farming community]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[spokane]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Spokane Farmers Market]]></category>
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      <title>Updated H-2A Formula Should Be Made Permanent</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/h-2a-formula-should-be-permanent/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With new wage rules upheld, farmers are feeling the pressure as uncertainty looms over future agricultural policies. <a href="https://pnwag.net/h-2a-formula-should-be-permanent/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With new wage rules upheld, farmers are feeling the pressure as uncertainty looms over future agricultural policies. <a href="https://pnwag.net/h-2a-formula-should-be-permanent/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: USDA</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ag worker]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farm worker]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[h-2a]]></category>
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      <title>Trump Questions Future of USMCA as Farm Groups Push for Renewal</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/trump-questions-usmca/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:44:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[President Trump’s reluctance to renew the USMCA has alarmed farmers, with over 150 agricultural groups warning of dire consequences for trade with Canada and Mexico. <a href="https://pnwag.net/trump-questions-usmca/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[President Trump&#x2019;s reluctance to renew the USMCA has alarmed farmers, with over 150 agricultural groups warning of dire consequences for trade with Canada and Mexico. <a href="https://pnwag.net/trump-questions-usmca/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ag exports]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[canada]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[USMCA]]></category>
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      <title>Beef Checkoff Releases NWS Resources for Cattle Producers</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/beef-checkoff-nws-resources/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:36:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The cattle community is getting a much-needed boost with new resources aimed at tackling NWS. Find out what’s available. <a href="https://pnwag.net/beef-checkoff-nws-resources/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The cattle community is getting a much-needed boost with new resources aimed at tackling NWS. Find out what&#x2019;s available. <a href="https://pnwag.net/beef-checkoff-nws-resources/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cattle]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cows]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[New World Screwworm Virus]]></category>
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      <title>Ag Groups Urge USDA to Beef Up Its Staff </title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/usda-beef-up-staff/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:33:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The push for better funding at USDA offices is about more than just numbers; it’s about the future of farming in our community. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usda-beef-up-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The push for better funding at USDA offices is about more than just numbers; it&#x2019;s about the future of farming in our community. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usda-beef-up-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farmers]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[fsa]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[nrcs]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ranchers]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
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      <title>Groups Tell House Ag Committee that USMCA Is Critical For Farmers</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/usmca-critical-for-farmers/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Farmers are weighing the stakes as the USMCA review approaches this July—it's all about keeping our rural communities thriving. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usmca-critical-for-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Farmers are weighing the stakes as the USMCA review approaches this July&#x2014;it&apos;s all about keeping our rural communities thriving. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usmca-critical-for-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[canada]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
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      <title>Ground Broken On Another Central WA Irrigation Delivery System</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/ground-broken-central-wa-irrigation/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:02:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[State leaders and farmers broke ground on the EL 80.6 water delivery system near Othello, set to boost the region's potato industry by channeling water from the Columbia River. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ground-broken-central-wa-irrigation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[State leaders and farmers broke ground on the EL 80.6 water delivery system near Othello, set to boost the region&apos;s potato industry by channeling water from the Columbia River. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ground-broken-central-wa-irrigation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Drought and Water]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Central Washington]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Columbia River]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[derek sandison]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[irrigation]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[odessa gound water replacement project]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[u.s. bureau of reclamation]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[washington department of ecology]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[washington state department of agriculture]]></category>
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      <title>Droughts Declared In Additional Oregon Counties</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/droughts-additional-or-counties/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Oregon's drought emergency expands to five more counties, with nearly half the state now affected. Severe conditions put agriculture and water supplies at risk as summer approaches. <a href="https://pnwag.net/droughts-additional-or-counties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Oregon&apos;s drought emergency expands to five more counties, with nearly half the state now affected. Severe conditions put agriculture and water supplies at risk as summer approaches. <a href="https://pnwag.net/droughts-additional-or-counties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Drought and Water]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[drought]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Gilliam County]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Harney County]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Lake County]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Malheur County]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon drought]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Tina Kotek]]></category>
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      <title>Lake Chelan Wine Valley Honored At Seattle Wine Awards </title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/lake-chelan-wine-valley-honored/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:59:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Double Golds to Diamonds of the Decade, Lake Chelan's wineries are making headlines and putting our region on the wine map in a big way. <a href="https://pnwag.net/lake-chelan-wine-valley-honored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From Double Golds to Diamonds of the Decade, Lake Chelan&apos;s wineries are making headlines and putting our region on the wine map in a big way. <a href="https://pnwag.net/lake-chelan-wine-valley-honored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Grapes and Wine]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[lake chelan]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[seattle wine awards]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington wine]]></category>
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      <title>Wyden, Merkley, Murray Call For PIOs To Be Reinstated</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/call-for-pios-reinstated/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:58:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As wildfire season looms, Oregon's senators express alarm over the removal of key BLM communication staff, leaving communities without essential information during critical fire emergencies. <a href="https://pnwag.net/call-for-pios-reinstated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As wildfire season looms, Oregon&apos;s senators express alarm over the removal of key BLM communication staff, leaving communities without essential information during critical fire emergencies. <a href="https://pnwag.net/call-for-pios-reinstated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: BLM</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53186</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Forest and Timber]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Doug Burgum]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Jeff Merkley]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Patty Murray]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Ron Wyden]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[wildfires]]></category>
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      <title>Focus On Fruit: Water Reliability</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/fof-water-reliability/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As water resources dwindle, our farmers are stepping up to ensure their voices are heard in this critical conversation. <a href="https://pnwag.net/fof-water-reliability/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As water resources dwindle, our farmers are stepping up to ensure their voices are heard in this critical conversation. <a href="https://pnwag.net/fof-water-reliability/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53183</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Tree Fruit]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Focus On Fruit]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[irrigation]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[jon devaney]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[washington state tree fruit association]]></category>
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      <title>Beef-On-Dairy Numbers Continue To Grow</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/beef-on-dairy-numbers-up/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:54:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine a world where bull calves, once overlooked, are now a hidden gem for dairy farmers — a game-changer in the cattle industry. <a href="https://pnwag.net/beef-on-dairy-numbers-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a world where bull calves, once overlooked, are now a hidden gem for dairy farmers &#x2014; a game-changer in the cattle industry. <a href="https://pnwag.net/beef-on-dairy-numbers-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[beef-on-dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[dairy genetics]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[genetics]]></category>
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      <title>OPINION: Our Priorities For The American Cattle Industry</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/livestock-legislation-washington-dc/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[RCALF USA leaders recently visited Washington D.C. to advocate for American cattle and sheep producers, pushing for labeling changes and regulation reforms to protect local livestock markets. <a href="https://pnwag.net/livestock-legislation-washington-dc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[RCALF USA leaders recently visited Washington D.C. to advocate for American cattle and sheep producers, pushing for labeling changes and regulation reforms to protect local livestock markets. <a href="https://pnwag.net/livestock-legislation-washington-dc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Bill Bullard]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cattle]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[country of origin labeling]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cows]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Farm BIll]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[livestock]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[MCOOL]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[property rights]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[R-calf]]></category>
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      <title>Produce Industry Hits Washington, D.C.</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/produce-industry-hits-d-c/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:46:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The International Fresh Produce Association's Washington Conference brought together industry leaders to tackle pressing issues like SNAP funding and labor shortages, essential for keeping our produce accessible and affordable. <a href="https://pnwag.net/produce-industry-hits-d-c/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The International Fresh Produce Association&apos;s Washington Conference brought together industry leaders to tackle pressing issues like SNAP funding and labor shortages, essential for keeping our produce accessible and affordable. <a href="https://pnwag.net/produce-industry-hits-d-c/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53197</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ag labor]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farm labor]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[fruit]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[International Fresh Produce Association]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[vegetables]]></category>
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      <title>USMCA Study Shows Agreement Lowers Grocery Costs </title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/usmca-lowers-grocery-costs/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As grocery bills climb, a new report reveals how trade agreements are easing the burden on American families. The numbers are pretty eye-opening! <a href="https://pnwag.net/usmca-lowers-grocery-costs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As grocery bills climb, a new report reveals how trade agreements are easing the burden on American families. The numbers are pretty eye-opening! <a href="https://pnwag.net/usmca-lowers-grocery-costs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53192</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[canada]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[groceries]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[grocery prices]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Purdue University]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[USMCA]]></category>
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      <title>Urea Prices Back to Pre-Iran War Levels</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/urea-prices-pre-war-levels/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With urea prices slipping, crop producers are feeling a little lighter in the pocket these days. But don’t get too comfortable; the market can turn on a dime. <a href="https://pnwag.net/urea-prices-pre-war-levels/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With urea prices slipping, crop producers are feeling a little lighter in the pocket these days. But don&#x2019;t get too comfortable; the market can turn on a dime. <a href="https://pnwag.net/urea-prices-pre-war-levels/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Ag Economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farm economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[fertilizer]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[fertilizer prices]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
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      <title>USDA Wants To Know About Conservation Trends</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/usda-conservation-trends/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:42:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Farmers, keep an eye out! A nationwide conservation survey is about to kick off, and your input could make a real difference. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usda-conservation-trends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Farmers, keep an eye out! A nationwide conservation survey is about to kick off, and your input could make a real difference. <a href="https://pnwag.net/usda-conservation-trends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53174</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
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      <title>Pet Owners In South Texas Being Told To Watch For NWS</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/pet-owners-inws/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:36:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Livestock alerts are ringing out across Texas and the nation, but pets could also be in the crosshairs. <a href="https://pnwag.net/pet-owners-inws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Livestock alerts are ringing out across Texas and the nation, but pets could also be in the crosshairs. <a href="https://pnwag.net/pet-owners-inws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53176</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Brooke Rollins]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cattle]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cows]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[New World Screwworm Virus]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[pets]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[texas]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[usda]]></category>
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      <title>Merkley Warns Of Food Safety Threats</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/merkley-food-safety-threats/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Amid rising food safety concerns, Oregon Senator Merkley is sounding the alarm on USDA staffing cuts that could affect everyone at the dinner table. <a href="https://pnwag.net/merkley-food-safety-threats/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Amid rising food safety concerns, Oregon Senator Merkley is sounding the alarm on USDA staffing cuts that could affect everyone at the dinner table. <a href="https://pnwag.net/merkley-food-safety-threats/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53146</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Brooke Rollins]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[food safety]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Jeff Merkley]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Stephen Vaden]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[trump administration]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[usda]]></category>
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      <title>University of Idaho Students Learn The Ins And Outs Of Potatoes</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/ui-students-learn-potatoes/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meet the future of agriculture! A group of graduate students explored every nook and cranny of Idaho’s famous potato production. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ui-students-learn-potatoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meet the future of agriculture! A group of graduate students explored every nook and cranny of Idaho&#x2019;s famous potato production. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ui-students-learn-potatoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: University of Idaho</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53137</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Idaho]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Row Crop]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[CALS]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Idaho Potato Commission]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[potatoes]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[university of idaho]]></category>
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      <title>Oregon Streams Remain Very Low As Spring Starts To Wrap Up</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/or-streams-very-low/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:11:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A spring drizzle isn't enough to save Oregon streams and rivers, with alarming stream flow predictions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/or-streams-very-low/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A spring drizzle isn&apos;t enough to save Oregon streams and rivers, with alarming stream flow predictions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/or-streams-very-low/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53154</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Heather Roberts]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Drought and Water]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Jason Ward]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[nrcs]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Oregon drought]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[soil moisture]]></category>
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      <title>Corteva Highlighting Tools For Sugarbeet Growers Fighting Weeds</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/corteva-sugarbeet-weeds/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:08:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Farmers are facing a tough battle against weeds, especially when it comes to sugarbeets. Corteva AgriScience is highlighting a new tool in the toolbox. <a href="https://pnwag.net/corteva-sugarbeet-weeds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Farmers are facing a tough battle against weeds, especially when it comes to sugarbeets. Corteva AgriScience is highlighting a new tool in the toolbox. <a href="https://pnwag.net/corteva-sugarbeet-weeds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53156</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Row Crop]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Ag Economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Corteva Agriscience]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farm economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[herbicides]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[sugarbeets]]></category>
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      <title>What AI Will Be, And Won't Be, On The Farm</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/what-will-ai-be-farm/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:01:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine a future where farmers have AI as their right-hand helper, handling the busywork while they focus on growing better crops. It’s coming sooner than you think. <a href="https://pnwag.net/what-will-ai-be-farm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a future where farmers have AI as their right-hand helper, handling the busywork while they focus on growing better crops. It&#x2019;s coming sooner than you think. <a href="https://pnwag.net/what-will-ai-be-farm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2026/04/attachment-farm-stock-soil-health-2026-1.jpg?format=natural"/>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=52655</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[In The Classroom]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[ag technology]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[artificial intelligence]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Purdue University]]></category>
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      <title>Crop Protection Market will Hit $106.2 billion by 2030</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/crop-protection-106-billion-2030/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As farmers gear up to meet rising food demands, the battle against pests and diseases is shaping a booming industry. <a href="https://pnwag.net/crop-protection-106-billion-2030/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As farmers gear up to meet rising food demands, the battle against pests and diseases is shaping a booming industry. <a href="https://pnwag.net/crop-protection-106-billion-2030/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53151</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Ag Economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[crop protection]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[crop yields]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[farm economy]]></category>
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      <title>UW Ag Tech Startup Looks To Help Farmers</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/uw-startup-help-farmers/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:52:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine a solution that could help farmers boost their yields while cutting down on fertilizer costs. That’s exactly what this local tech startup is doing! <a href="https://pnwag.net/uw-startup-help-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a solution that could help farmers boost their yields while cutting down on fertilizer costs. That&#x2019;s exactly what this local tech startup is doing! <a href="https://pnwag.net/uw-startup-help-farmers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53149</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[In The Classroom]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[corn]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[nutrients]]></category>
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      <title>Duvall Stresses How AI Can Be A Great Tool For Farmers</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/ai-can-be-a-great-tool/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:50:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine a future where farmers use AI to spot weeds from a distance, cutting herbicide use by up to 70%. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ai-can-be-a-great-tool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a future where farmers use AI to spot weeds from a distance, cutting herbicide use by up to 70%. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ai-can-be-a-great-tool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Economy and Trade]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[AFBF]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Ag Economy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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      <category><![CDATA[zippy duvall]]></category>
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      <title>El Niño is Officially Here in the Pacific </title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/el-nino-is-here/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Things are heating up in the Pacific, and it could change the game for farmers and our weather patterns. Let's break it down. <a href="https://pnwag.net/el-nino-is-here/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Things are heating up in the Pacific, and it could change the game for farmers and our weather patterns. Let&apos;s break it down. <a href="https://pnwag.net/el-nino-is-here/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53144</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[drought]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[El Nino]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
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      <title>USDA Confirms Additional Cases Of NWS</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/additional-cases-of-nws/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:40:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's a troubling time for farmers as the New World Screwworm makes its way north. <a href="https://pnwag.net/additional-cases-of-nws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a troubling time for farmers as the New World Screwworm makes its way north. <a href="https://pnwag.net/additional-cases-of-nws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Vaagen]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Livestock and Dairy]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Washington DC]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cattle]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[cows]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[New World Screwworm Virus]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[texas]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[usda]]></category>
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      <title>2025-2026 Year-End Numbers Reflect Solid Wheat Sales</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/reflect-solid-wheat-sales/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This past marketing year has offered a glimmer of hope for farmers faced with tough times. Learn how U.S. wheat is making waves globally. <a href="https://pnwag.net/reflect-solid-wheat-sales/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This past marketing year has offered a glimmer of hope for farmers faced with tough times. Learn how U.S. wheat is making waves globally. <a href="https://pnwag.net/reflect-solid-wheat-sales/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Glenn Vaagen</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://pnwag.net/?p=53104</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Ag Network]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Dryland]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[wheat]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[wheat harvest]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[wheat prices]]></category>
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      <title>Yaima Valley Vintners Continues To Win</title>
      <link>https://pnwag.net/yaima-valley-vintners-win/</link>
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