PULLMAN, Wash. — Diversity came through once again for Pacific Northwest agriculture in 1996. Despite uncooperative weather and varying circumstances for individual farmers, the region’s farm economy is in sound shape going into the new year, according to the 1997 Pacific Northwest Agricultural Situation and Outlook report published Friday (Dec. 27). The report was produced […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The cost of farming in 1997 will be little changed from 1996, according to Oregon State University Agricultural Economist Bart Eleveld. Writing in the 1997 Pacific Northwest Agricultural Situation and Output Report, Eleveld sees no major changes in the cost of farming, although some costs will rise a little and others will […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Albacore and Dungeness crab were the bright spots in an otherwise stark season for Pacific Northwest fisheries in 1996, says Washington State University Extension Marine Resources Agent Steve C. Harbell, South Bend, Wash. Although improved, shrimp production remained below the historic average, the salmon catch was dramatically off and fish farming faced […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The outlook for Pacific Northwest forest products in 1997 is tied to the national economy, which is cooling. University of Idaho Forest Economist Charles McKetta says unsold housing inventories are rising in the Pacific Northwest, except in the Puget Sound region. Runaway housing prices should moderate in 1997. Increase should be less […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — 1997 may be crucial for international trade, especially in agricultural products. Many major trade initiatives were on hold during the 1996 presidential election campaign. But they can either regain momentum or fizzle in 1997. Both President Clinton and Sen. Bob Dole kept trade off the agenda partly to marginalize the stance of […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Joye J. Dillman, associate professor of human development at Washington State University, is one of 36 college and university faculty from across the nation selected to participate in C-SPAN’s Winter 1997 Seminar for Professors on Jan. 6-7 in Washington D.C. The two-day conference brings together faculty from diverse disciplines to talk about […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Some of the latest technologies and grower innovations on conservation farming systems will be featured at the Pacific Northwest STEEP III Conservation Farming Conference, Jan. 7-8 in Kennewick. STEEP is an acronym for Solutions to Environmental and Economic Problems. The program involves more than 45 scientists from the University of Idaho, Oregon […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s 12th annual Cheese Making Short Course is scheduled March 10-13 on the Pullman campus and the Quality Inn. Basic cheese making will be taught by faculty from Washington State University, the University of Idaho, Oregon State University and cheese industry representatives. Cheese industry experts also will update participants on […]
Pullman, Wash. The North American Free Trade Agreement is exacting a hidden toll on Washington’s highways, a new transportation study has found. Increased truck traffic attributed to NAFTA trade may cut the useful lives of main north-south truck routes by 30 percent or more and there is no way for the state to recover a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — What should you do about the food in your refrigerator and freezer when power is restored? Here are some guidelines from Washington State University Cooperative Extension. “With milk, let your nose be your guide,” says Val Hillers, Washington State University Cooperative Extension food safety specialist. “Assuming it’s pasturized, there shouldn’t be any […]