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Newhouse reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to make hiring and retaining foreign farm workers more feasible was introduce…
CWU geology teaching assistant receives national award for his work
ELLENSBURG - James Genero knew he wanted to study geology ever since middle school, when he first caught a certain rock hound’s lectures online. “I came t…
WA House passes bill to help farmers avoid paying CCA fuel taxes
(The Center Square) — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill in early March that attempts to fulfill a promise made years ago to the agric…
Commodity report for March 17, 2025
Commodity report as of March 17, 2025
Univ. Of Washington again a Fulbright top producer
SEATTLE – The University of Washington has been recognized once again as one of American higher education’s top producers of Fulbright students and scholars. T…
WSU wine scientists show pre- and post-fermentation alcohol adjustments have comparable results
RICHLAND — Winemakers can practice more stylistic control over their product than previously thought, according to new research from Washington State Universit…
Getting ready: Preparing for next growing season requires looking at markets
QUINCY — Farming is one of those businesses that requires thinking ahead. Part of that is paying close and careful attention to markets. Larry Schaapman…
SharkFarmer: Ag influencer brings wisdom to FFA students
SPOKANE — Never give up and never get dragged back down. That was the message for the Future Farmers of America members assembled for the keynote speech at the…
Research collaborations address potato virus management challenges
KENNEWICK – At a presentation hosted at the Washington – Oregon Potato Conference Jan. 29, leading researchers discussed their ongoing projects aimed at combat…
Wildcat Farm, Ellensburg Bee Co. enjoy mutually beneficial partnership
ELLENSBURG — In just a few short months, the Wildcat Farm at Central Washington University will be bustling with activity once again. But, in many ways, Far…
CWU students find inspiration, connection at Global Produce and Floral Show
ELLENSBURG — Agriculture is the cornerstone of civilization around the world, and as such, the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) annual Global P…