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CWU’s new Virtual Career Center connects students with employers, resources
ELLENSBURG — A valuable new online resource is available to Central Washington University students who want to sea…
Recognizing tradition: Quincy winery wins prestigious award
QUINCY — Chris Daniel Winery of Quincy was named one of the 2024 Fabulous Four Wineries at the Washington State Wine Awards, the only Eastern Washington winery…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for Dec. 17, 2024
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON APPLES: SUPPLY GOLDEN DELICIOUS AND HONEYCRISP LIGHT. DEMAND GOLDEN DELICIOUS AND HONEYCRISP GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Honeycrisp few present shi…
Retail Flexibility: With a little imagination, shopping malls still booming
UNION GAP — There was a time when the shopping mall was the place to be. From the late 1970s to the early 2000s, indoor shopping spaces dominated American citi…
Washington wheat harvest: a promising year for farmers
MOSES LAKE — As the harvest season concludes across the Pacific Northwest, the Washington wheat industry is witnessing a productive year marked by improved y…
Washington Cattlemen’s Association celebrates 99 years at annual tradeshow and convention
WENATCHEE — The Washington Cattlemen’s Association marked nearly a century of service to the cattle and agriculture industries during its Annual Tradeshow and …
Horticulture meeting set for December
YAKIMA — The challenges and opportunities in the tree fruit business will be the theme of the 120th annual meeting of the Washington Tree Fruit Association and…
Pear committee elections scheduled during annual meeting
YAKIMA — Nominations will be open for two Washington state positions on the Processed Pear Committee during the Washington State Tree Fruit Association annual …
WSU Regents Professor elected president of global agricultural economists association
PULLMAN — As a longtime member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), Jill McCluskey values the many opportunities to network, col…
WSU unveils campaign for new Plant Growth Facility to transform tree fruit research
WENATCHEE — Washington State University will launch a fundraising campaign this fall to create a state-of-the-art space for tree fruit research: the new Plant …
Basin Business Journal commodity report for Nov. 15, 2024
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON APPLES: SUPPLY HONEYCRISP LIGHT. DEMAND HONEYCRISP GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Honeycrisp wide range of prices. Prices include palletizing and coo…