West
The latest agricultural news related to California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Utah and other Western U.S. States.
Turner built one of the nation’s largest private land holdings while becoming a major force in bison ranching and conservation.
Utah Senator John Curtis joins us for “Champions of Rural America” to discuss new legislation to improve forest management and wildfire prevention and its broader implications for rural communities and infrastructure.
The fifth-generation operation is managing land and cattle with a long-term focus.
EPA’s approval gives citrus growers a new disease-fighting tool against greening at a time when production losses remain severe.
California almond acreage tightens while pistachios shift into an off-year, shaping a mixed outlook for prices and supply in the tree nut market.
New treatments offer hope, but challenges remain for beekeepers.
K-State researchers advise producers to take action, highlighting that prevention is essential for controlling tick populations as cases spread West.
AFBF Economist Danny Munch joined us to discuss snowpack levels in the Colorado River Basin, water supply concerns, and the potential impact on agricultural production.
Effort aims to reduce wildfire risk and restore forests
California rewards low-carbon ethanol, not higher blending volumes.
Effort aims to reduce wildfire risk in Western Colorado communities
A new partnership with the Montana Beef Council is bringing protein-packed refuel stations to high school sports tournaments across the state.
Missoula lab combines controlled testing with field data to improve wildfire response
Catch the double-episode premiere of Prairie Prophets, Tuesday night at 9 PM ET on RFD Network and RFD+
Local groups distribute potatoes to support hundreds of families across the Idaho Panhandle to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month.
JBS representatives told Reuters that the original deal has not changed and that they welcome employees back to the facility.
Leadership closer to western forests may speed decisions impacting timber, land use, and wildfire management.
Rising costs are significantly extending walnut profitability timelines.
This week on Champions of Rural America, Congressman Nick Begich discusses the lease sale, its economic impact, and what it could mean for future energy production in Alaska.
National Association of Wheat Growers President Jamie Kress discusses how rising fertilizer prices pressure wheat producers and the Administration’s consideration of lowering duties on Moroccan phosphate.
The plant is expected to officially close by April 7, 2026, marking the end of more than a century of food processing in the region.
ASFMRA’s Tony Toso joins us with an update on California farmland values, ongoing market uncertainty, and key discussions shaping agriculture in the Golden State.