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Eastern Washington irrigation directory
MOSES LAKE - As farms finish tilling, start planting and start tapping into irrigation systems, having someone loc…
40 Under 40: Madelyn Calderon
Madelyn Calderon, the newest winemaker at Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture & Enology, is based out of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU…
40 Under 40: Ashley Scott McKean
Being nominated for 40 under 40 isn’t just about professional excellence, though that’s a key element that the Basin Business Journal looks for. It’s also abou…
Seed prices rise with research costs
MOSES LAKE — Farmers are seeing an increased cost when it comes to seed and seed development is becoming more complex over time. As agriculture integrates tech…
40 Under 40: Shannon Paine
Shannon Paine, 35, is the co-owner of Epic Estimates and Desert Coffee Company. She is from and lives in Moses Lake. At Epic Estimates Paine is in charge of th…
Work-based learning lets students build their own futures
MOSES LAKE — Work-based learning provides education opportunities for the workforce to receive hands-on training and technical education and prepare themselves…
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stem…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for July 17, 2024
FEEDER & STOCKER CATTLE SUMMARY FOR WEEK ENDING 07/13/2024 RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 162,100 49,100 …
UW president to step down
SEATTLE — Ana Mari Cauce, who has served as president of the University of Washington for a decade, announced Wednesday that she’ll be stepping down at the end…
Serving schools: ESD superintendents reflect on operations, priorities
MOSES LAKE — Educational service districts are government-mandated agencies put in place to provide services to school districts across the state. ESD Superint…
Nutrien Ag Solutions acquires novel biocontrol technology
LOVELAND, Colo. — In a move to expand its portfolio of sustainable crop protection solutions, Nutrien Ag Solutions announced the acquisition of several patented biocontrol technologies from Suncor Energy’s AgroScie…