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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…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 8 months, 4 weeks ago
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…

Updated 9 months ago
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…

Updated 9 months, 1 week ago
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 …

Updated 9 months, 1 week ago
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…

Updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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…