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After some rough years, apple market may be improving in 2026
OTHELLO — It’s been a rough few years for apple and pear growers, but 2026 looks like it could bring better news. …
WA state veterinarian urges vigilance in protecting canines
OLYMPIA — State Veterinarian Amber Itle is encouraging Washington dog owners to keep an eye on their animals as a new and unidentified canine virus has emerged…
REC Silicon reports on 3rd quarter
OSLO, Norway — REC Silicon announced the results of their third quarter of the fiscal year on Nov. 15. The company, which has a large re-opening and expanding …
Water works: Columbia Basin Project making progress with Odessa Subarea
CASHMERE — The Columbia Basin Project is making gradual progress toward completion with significant accomplishments for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Prog…
Regulation, economics and change focus at WA Horticultural Convention
KENNEWICK — The global market for American apples, pears and cherries, technology in the tree fruit industry, controlling pests, adding new varieties, profitab…
Farming technology: Vegetable Association trade show has high-tech feel
KENNEWICK — Veggies have gotten very high-tech, if the exhibitors at the 2023 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association conference and trade show are anything to…
Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Northwest over protests
PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal regulators on Thursday approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental gro…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for Nov. 22, 2023
Commodity prices in the Basin
Washington breaks ag records in 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington saw record-breaking agricultural production last year, according to an announcement from the National Agricultural Statistics Ser…
Group14 releases third quarter review
MOSES LAKE — Group14 Technology released its third quarter review Oct. 19, which said the company ramped up construction on its incoming one million-square-foo…
'Holy grail': Enhancement process could make EVs more efficient, practical
MOSES LAKE — Americans like to drive. What Americans don’t like is the cost of filling their gas tank. In recent years, electric vehicles, powered with a recha…