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Good harvests for for potatoes, apples, wheat and raspberries in 2025
MOSES LAKE – With Fall in full swing, growers around the area are either completing their harvests or are on the v…
Vegetable conference coming Nov. 19-20
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Conference is nearing its 40th year, with more than 100 exhibitors and 27 expert speakers. The conference, will take place at t…
Commodity report for Oct. 17, 2025
Seed production requires attention to detail
ALMIRA — Small hobby farm or multimillion-dollar operation, most agriculture starts with seeds. Growing them successfully starts with close and careful attenti…
Nurturing seed potatoes in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Located near Walla Walla, Frog Hollow Farm has carved a niche for itself in the agricultural community through its specialization in seed potatoe…
Harvests are up, but growers aren’t seeing the benefit
On the one hand, Washington agricultural producers are doing great. On the other hand, they’re having a tough time of it. Crop prices, generally, aren’t meetin…
2025 tree fruit crop promising, but faces challenges
YAKIMA — The 2025 apple crop could be one of the biggest in Washington history, but the ultimate outcome for the season depends on things outside growers’ cont…
Basin growers anticipate steady grape harvest
MOSES LAKE – Grape growers around the state are preparing for the upcoming grape harvest as the vineyards enter their final stages of growth. “The timing i…
Commodity report for Sept. 17, 2025
Blueberries, apples, onions, potatoes, cattle
Information and education at commodity conferences
KENNEWICK — Industry associations for commodities throughout the Pacific Northwest sponsor annual meetings and conferences to bring farmers and growers and emp…