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As drought persists, Washington seeks new water strategies
With one year after another of high temperatures and low reservoir levels, growers and experts are looking for way…
Invasive pest trapping season resumes
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The hunt is on. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning its annual search for pests that could threaten the state’s env…
4-H and FFA events
Here’s what’s coming up for youth ag programs: August Aug. 19 FFA horse, livestock, tractor driving and jamboree career development events at the Grant County Fair, Moses Lake. 4-H livestock, food and n…
WSU, WSDA team up for new food center
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture have partnered with the new Northwest and Rocky Mountain Region…
Rodeos in the Basin
There’s no shortage of bronco riding, bulldogging and barrel racing ahead: June 17 Mountain High Broncs & Bulls Joseph, Ore. June 17-18 Basin City Freedo…
Green air: Desert winds an attractor for wind energy developers as state government moves toward diverse green energy development
ELLENSBURG — According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind power is the second-largest contributor to Washington’s renewable electricity genera…
Wildfire prevention bill becomes law
OLYMPIA — Legislation designed to help reduce the risk of wildfire from electric utility equipment was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee recently. House Bill …
Sportsman’s Warehouse to open 15 new stores in 2023
WEST JORDAN, UTAH — After opening nine new stores across the country in its 2022 fiscal year, Sportsman’s Warehouse is pushing more into the eastern United Sta…
Looking ahead: USDA sees good farming conditions, forecasts lower WA wheat harvest
OLYMPIA — Warmer weather and lots of sunshine in mid-May prompted a lot of farmers in the Columbia Basin to get out into the field and plant, according to a re…
Western Caucus releases 2023 Farm Bill priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 100-member Congressional Western Caucus has released its proposed priorities for the upcoming farm bill currently being considered by Co…
‘Guarded optimism’ found in 2023 tree fruit harvest projections
OTHELLO — While there’s a long way to go before fruit is in the warehouse – and in grocery store produce departments – cherry, apple and pear growers might be …