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By: Skye Root
January 10, 2025

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Irrigation Systems and Food Production Irrigated agriculture is critical, supplying 40% of the world’s food despite having only 28% of cropland. Irrigation also stabilizes food production by separating crop yields from the risk of variable rainfall (Troy et al., 2015). However, history reveals that most irrigation systems eventually fail. In Pillar of Sand, Sandra Postel discusses… Read More »Columbia Basin Project

By: Skye Root
January 10, 2025

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Agriculture Commodity Price Forecast: Late 2024 into 2025 As the end of 2024 approaches, US farmers are focused on planning for 2025, anticipating how commodity prices for major agricultural goods like corn, soybeans, and wheat will fluctuate. Numerous factors, including global demand, input costs, and government policies, will impact the agricultural market. This guide explores the latest price forecasts for agricultural commodities… Read More »Commodity Market Outlook

By: Skye Root
November 25, 2024

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Bradley Calaway AFM, Root Agricultural Advisory, Boise, ID has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®). Calaway earned the AFM designation by meeting stringent requirements in experience and education in addition to passing rigorous written examination and abiding by the American Society’s Code… Read More »Bradley Calaway AFM EARNS HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STATUS

By: Skye Root
November 11, 2024

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Most categories see volume increases, overall dollar sales remain stable DENVER — U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes was up 5.4% in July–September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Every category where volume rose—including fresh potatoes, chips, frozen potatoes, refrigerated potatoes, and deli-prepared sides—saw increases of more than 5%. Total dollar sales were… Read More »Potato Retail Sales Volume Rises in July-September 2024

By: Skye Root
November 11, 2024

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Washington apple growers expect to harvest 124 million boxes of fresh-market apples this fall, returning to a more average crop size after last year’s high of 136 million boxes. The August crop estimate released this week by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association is the first estimate of the season and is subject to change… Read More »Washington apple industry expects a 124-million-box crop

By: Skye Root
November 8, 2024

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Transitions are hard. It doesn’t matter what the transition involves, the nature of moving from one thing to the next is complicated. Farmland may be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies in Lisbon, Iowa. JENNIFER SHIKE

By: Skye Root
November 8, 2024

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Significant changes across various regions will set the global blueberry industry up for continued success. Key trends shaping the future of the industry include increasingly advanced genetics and growers’ heightened focus on labor productivity and efficiencies, according to a recent study by RaboResearch. After a pause in 2023/24, blueberry exports are set to grow again.

By: Skye Root
November 8, 2024

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This year’s crop of apples from Washington, a slightly smaller crop than 2023-2024’s, is considered a good quality one that’s suitable for export. “Overall shipments so far have been pretty good, and they are keeping up with where we need to be,” says Steve Reinholt, export business development for CMI Orchards, LLC. “Though it is… Read More »Export tariff talk on watch for Washington apple industry

By: Skye Root
November 4, 2024

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By AGDAILY Reporters Today, the National Wheat Yield Contest announced the 26 national and 94 state winners for 2024-the ninth year of the contest. This year’s contest had 516 entries, the most ever. Among the list of winners, two new names joined title-winners, including Phillip Gross of Warden, Washington, earning Bin Buster honors with irrigated… Read More »Washington wheat farmer tops National Wheat Yield Contest

By: Skye Root
November 4, 2024

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Stephen B. Blezinger Smaller producers often simply accept as fact that their production costs are going to be higher than their larger counterparts. However, there are myriad ways for any herd to become more cost-effective and profitable.

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