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As drought persists, Washington seeks new water strategies
With one year after another of high temperatures and low reservoir levels, growers and experts are looking for way…
WSU selects Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Cantwell as new president of university
PULLMAN — Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been appointed as the 12th president of Washington State University, following a comprehensive nationwide search that …
Thurston Wolfe Winery expands staff
PROSSER — Collin Meharg has joined the staff of Thurston Wolfe Winery as assistant winemaker. Meharg joins co-owner and winemaker Wade Wolfe and assistant wine…
CWU Construction Management program is building up the skilled worker base
ELLENSBURG — Jon Hylback grew up around big equipment. His parents owned a nursery business, and he and his dad shared a love of operating tractors, backhoes, …
CWU geology teaching assistant receives national award for his work
ELLENSBURG - James Genero knew he wanted to study geology ever since middle school, when he first caught a certain rock hound’s lectures online. “I came t…
WA House passes bill to help farmers avoid paying CCA fuel taxes
(The Center Square) — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill in early March that attempts to fulfill a promise made years ago to the agric…
Commodity report for March 17, 2025
Commodity report as of March 17, 2025
Univ. Of Washington again a Fulbright top producer
SEATTLE – The University of Washington has been recognized once again as one of American higher education’s top producers of Fulbright students and scholars. T…
WSU wine scientists show pre- and post-fermentation alcohol adjustments have comparable results
RICHLAND — Winemakers can practice more stylistic control over their product than previously thought, according to new research from Washington State Universit…
Getting ready: Preparing for next growing season requires looking at markets
QUINCY — Farming is one of those businesses that requires thinking ahead. Part of that is paying close and careful attention to markets. Larry Schaapman…
SharkFarmer: Ag influencer brings wisdom to FFA students
SPOKANE — Never give up and never get dragged back down. That was the message for the Future Farmers of America members assembled for the keynote speech at the…