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Special Report - Special Report - December 20, 2012
Prices, demand for most ag products to remain strong


Most agricultural producers in the Inland Northwest had a strong year that will spill over into 2013, including a successful wheat crop and high wheat prices—and a trend toward growing more chick peas to meet consumer demand.

However, growers face rising costs to bring products to market, industry experts say. They also cite uncertainty about federal funding.

Other commodities—hay, apples, cattle, and vineyard grapes—also have had a good 2012 that inclu...


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