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Good harvests for for potatoes, apples, wheat and raspberries in 2025
MOSES LAKE – With Fall in full swing, growers around the area are either completing their harvests or are on the v…
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…
EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE
EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE
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…
Commodity report for June 18, 2025
Onions, potatoes, fruit and cattle
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…
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…
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…
Summer weather conditions require measures to reduce risk to outdoor workers
MATTAWA — Working outdoors in the summer can present challenges from hot temperatures or smoky conditions caused by wildfires. It’s recommended that peopl…
Columbia Basin Rodeo Guide 2025
Rodeo season is underway and it seems like there’s one around every corner. Here’s where the buckin’ and ridin’ is happening in your neck of the woods:
Dedicated to the art of bareback riding
MOSES LAKE – The rodeo has been a popular attraction since the late 1800s. Popular at county fairs, families and friends gather for a fun night of entertainmen…