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Ephrata rancher named Grant County Cattleman of the Year
EPHRATA — Brett Tonne likes his job, mostly.
Federal COVID-19 farm aid extended to specialty crops
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Specialty crop producers are now eligible to apply for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on J...
New apple maggot soil rules in effect
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has instituted new regulations concerning the soil being transported from apple maggot-quarantined areas to non-quarantined areas. The new rules too...
Upcoming events — Are they happening?
MOSES LAKE — As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Americans, event planners are taking a hard look at upcoming events and making tough decisions about whether to hold their event or not.
Cold chain makes China cherry exports possible
MOSES LAKE — It may very well be the coldest room in all of Grant County. At least in July.
Lessons from pandemic could apply to soil health regeneration
SEATTLE — As the coronavirus pandemic affects lives across the country, people and communities have learned to adapt their behaviors to meet the situation.
Bureau of Land Management names new state director
WASHINGTON — Barry Bushue was appointed the state director for the Bureau of Land Management in Washington and Oregon on June 8, according to a press release from the agency. Bushue’s resume includes owning a ret...
New COVID-19 regulations hurt farmers
OLYMPIA — The new rules handed down by the governor’s office with regard to worker safety has put farmers and orchardists in a very difficult place.
Washington Wine Foundation announces scholarship recipients
CASHMERE — The Washington Wine Foundation has awarded $48,000 in scholarships to students studying viticulture and enology. The scholarship money came from the Walter J. Clore Scholarship, Foundation Fund Scholar...
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