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Forecast shows drier summer for 2026
MOSES LAKE — The Spokane Ag Show at the beginning of February opened with a 2026 weather report from Dr. Art Dougl…
Officials: Eastern Washington could be clean energy hub
MOSES LAKE — Eastern Washington could be ground zero for clean energy, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said Feb. 22. “I think there’s going to be a corri…
Automating agriculture: Experimentation, innovation keys to Moses Lake company’s business in evolving apple industry
MOSES LAKE — Automated Ag owner JJ Dagorret said the theory behind the equipment his company sells is very simple. “Extremely simple, almost like a lawn mo…
WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA — In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fisc…
Small scale: Rural port districts turn to niche business
EASTERN WASHINGTON — Washington has 75 port districts scattered around the state, 21 of them in the eastern part of the state. Some of those, like the ports of…
High velocity: USL kicks off in Spokane
SPOKANE — Since it was announced in late 2021 that the United Soccer League would be coming to Spokane, soccer fans across the Inland Northwest have been waiti…
Starting the cycle: Growers prepare for spring planting in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Spring is fast approaching, which means it’s time to begin preparations for the spring planting season. Mark Kallstrom, of Kallstrom Sweet Corn, a…
Farming on display: Spokane Ag Show brings in businesses of all kinds
SPOKANE — The Inland Northwest agricultural community showed off at the Spokane Ag Show, held at the Spokane Convention Center Feb. 6-8. The 120,000-square-foo…
Potatoes USA speaker highlights trends in industry at potato conference
KENNEWICK — Potatoes can and should be part of initiatives toward healthy eating, according to Bonnie Johnson, director of nutrition and industry relations for…
Juggling Act: Potato conference highlights continuing challenges
KENNEWICK — Farming is always a juggling act. Battling pests and disease, factoring in regulation, the cost of materials, labor, consumer preferences, the impa…
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus …