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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…
U of I researchers target mounting fungal threat to Idaho potato industry
University of Idaho Extension soil sample testing reveals that three-quarters of Idaho potato fields are now infected with some level of the pathogen Spongospo…
Pesticide pioneers: University of Idaho research team taking novel approach to develop new fungicides for potato farmers
A University of Idaho research team is pioneering the use of computer molecular modeling to develop new agricultural fungicides, including some that will attac…
Potato talk: Washington-Oregon Potato Conference highlights one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest crops
The Pacific Northwest as a whole is known for agriculture in general with forestry, ranching and farming everywhere, and potatoes is a strong crop throughout t…
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 Expo, scheduled for January 21-22, 2026, at the …
Challenges and perseverance subjects of annual tree fruit convention
WENATCHEE — Anybody who’s been through them knows it’s been a rough couple of years in the tree fruit industry. One of the themes at the Washington State Tree …
WSU receives donation of 100-acre tree farm
CHEWELAH — As Becky and Lynn Miner passed through northeastern Washington on a road trip to Canada in the 1970s, they were struck by the region’s beauty. Deter…
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 verge of harvesting all their produce for the …
Vegetable conference coming Nov. 19-20
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Conference is nearing its 40th year, with more than 100 exhibitors and 27 expert speakers. The conference will take place at th…
Commodity report for Oct. 17, 2025
Apples, pears, other crops
Seed production requires attention to detail
ALMIRA — Small hobby farm or multimillion-dollar operation, most agriculture starts with seeds. Growing them successfully starts with close and careful attenti…