Capital Press

12/08/2024

Meet Oregon's top tree farmers: the Williamson brothers and their cousin, Quintin Magee, manage Big K Guest Ranch and Outfitters Resort and Kesterson Bros. Logging.

Big K Guest Ranch and Outfitters Resort and Kesterson Bros. Logging were recently honored as the 2025 Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year for their state-of-the-art practices, stewardship and education outreach.

12/07/2024

Changes to flood-risk management in Columbia River Treaty focus on moderately wet years, according to federal agencies. Navigation, irrigation could be impacted.

Changes in flood-risk management reservoirs in Canada will be most felt by river users in moderately wet years, about 30% of all years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation say.
It could mean higher shipping costs or changes in irrigation timing in those years.

12/07/2024

Economic outlook continues to brighten for U.S. dairy farmers, analysts say.

Margins are expected to remain positive with higher milk prices and lower feed costs.

12/06/2024

Farmland Tractor Supply
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-or- Visit Us at
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Tangent, OR 97389

12/06/2024

Western Trailers
ALL TRAILERS IN STOCK & READY FOR DELIVERY
See our ad below or contact us today for your trailer needs.
888.344.2539
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12/06/2024

The owner of a large Idaho beef and dairy cattle business faces criminal charges of aggravated battery and false imprisonment, according to court records.

The owner of a large Idaho beef and dairy cattle business is accused of felony aggravated battery for allegedly pushing a man from a moving vehicle.

12/06/2024

MetLife Investment Management
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12/06/2024

SS Equipment - New Holland Agriculture
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12/06/2024

Gov.-elect Ferguson keeps Washington agriculture director Derek Sandison.

Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson today reappointed Derek Sandison director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, a move advocated by farm groups. Sandison was appointed director by Gov. Jay Inslee in June 2015. Farm groups sent a letter to Ferguson last month asking that he keep Sandi...

12/06/2024

Soilcraft's 6th-Annual Regenerative Agriculture Conference
Jan. 21-23, 2025 at the Coeur D'Alene Resort in Idaho
Learn how to reduce chemical use and improve soil health from recognized experts!
Register Now at www.soilcraft.com

12/06/2024

29th Annual Bred Cow Sale
Tues., Dec. 10th @ 1pm PST

Early consignments...
• 50 Fancy blk bred hfrs
• 400+ Good younger blk bred cows
• 150+ Good older bred cows..Many more by sale time

This sale will be held at Toppen*sh Livestock and broadcast online at cattleusa.com

Toppen*sh Livestock Commission • 509-865-2820
OR visit our website, sign-up for email listing & find us on Facebook! • www.toppen*shlivestock.com
John Top (509) 840-0342
Troy Frazier (509) 386-307
Chad Lowry (208) 861-2224

12/06/2024

Hillco Technologies Inc.
Nezperce, Idaho
800.937.2461
hillcotechnologies.com

12/06/2024

Dysfunction plagues Washington's wildlife commission, report finds.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is widely seen as "dysfunctional" and needs to be reformed, according to a report by the William D. Ruckelshaus Center.

12/06/2024

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12/06/2024

January Public Online 2-Day Machinery & Shop Auction @ Meridian Equipment
BIDDING OPENS: SATURDAY 12/28
BIDDING ENDS: SATURDAY 1/11 AND SUNDAY 1/12
Auction Previewing Dates: Monday 12/30 to Saturday 11/9
Auction Previewing Hours: Monday thru Friday 8a-4:30p

Meridian Equipment Co.
Accepting Quality Consignments
Auction Items Include: Tractors, Machinery, Vehicles, Trucks, Trailer, Farm and Construction Equipment, New & Used Attachments, Fencing and Panels, Container, Industrial and Building Surplus & More
Closing Time: Lots Begin Closing 3:00 PM
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Meridian Equipment CO
5946 Guide Meridian
Bellingham WA, 98226
360-398-2141
WAL # WA0002165
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12/06/2024

Donald Trump's election boosts farm sector confidence.

Purdue economists are puzzled by producer optimism, given the tough conditions for crop farmers.

12/06/2024

The approaching tax season means farmers face new changes.

Lower bonus depreciation is among the challenges that tax professional Jared Asumendi’s agricultural clients face as they prepare this year's tax return.

12/05/2024

Pacific Northwest farmers discuss 2024 and the challenges ahead next year like labor supply, costs and markets.

It's hard for farmers to reflect on 2024 without thoughts of 2025 intruding. Farmers and others connected to agriculture cited weather, economics and politics as shaping their fortunes in 2024 and hopes for 2025. Timeless features of farming, like the law of supply and demand, will endure. But Trump...