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Updated 1 week, 6 days ago

Providing the toolbox for growers: Northwest Hay Expo coming to Tri-Cities January 2026

TRI-CITIES — The Washington State Hay Growers Association is gearing up for the much-anticipated Northwest Hay Exp…

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
Franklin County PUD hires new general manager

PASCO — Victor Fuentes has been appointed as the permanent general manager of the Franklin County Public Utility District. Fuentes took over the job June 25.

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
4-H helps students plan – and finance – their futures

PULLMAN — Farming is all about the future: plant today, harvest tomorrow, and prepare for another season in between. The cycle continues, which is why it makes…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Area nurseries flourish amid challenges

MOSES LAKE — In the heart of the Columbia Basin, two local nurseries, Blue Rouge Garden & Nursery and Seed Cupboard Nursery, are carving out their niche in the…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Small fairs rely on volunteers to thrive

MOSES LAKE — There are more than 70 state, county and community fairs in Washington, and most of them would grind to a halt without a dedicated army of volunte…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Spokane Seed provides product, knowledge backed by a century

Evolution is a thing in business as well as biology. Spokane Seed has been around for more than a century, and it has evolved as the farms around the Palouse h…

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Commodity report for June 18, 2025

Onions, potatoes, fruit and cattle

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Summer resorts and vacation guide

For those already on vacation or looking for a summer getaway, Eastern Washington and the surrounding area feature a variety of resorts, casinos and vacation s…

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
WSU, Cornell demonstrate high-tech gas monitoring system at dairy farm

ROYAL CITY — Dairy farming is taking a step into a lower-carbon future, researchers from Washington State University and Cornell University said at Royal Dairy…

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Cherry harvest expected to be strong

CASHMERE — Cherries are looking good this year, said Jon DeVaney, executive director of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. “We’re looking at a c…