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After some rough years, apple market may be improving in 2026
OTHELLO — It’s been a rough few years for apple and pear growers, but 2026 looks like it could bring better news. …
Spring, summer busy times for FFA, 4-H members
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is a busy time for many local Future Farmers of America chapters, summer a little less so. But 4-H and FFA participants spend part of t…
WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® joins top 10 bestselling U.S. apple varieties
For the first time, the Washington State University-bred Cosmic Crisp® apple joined the ranks of the top ten best-selling U.S. apple varieties. A review of …
Basin Business Journal commodity report
Here's how agricultural commodity prices have changed in the last month:
Indoor ‘queen banking’ could help beekeepers deal with changing climate
OTHELLO, Wash. — Keeping queen bees chilled in indoor refrigeration units can make the practice of “queen banking” — storing excess queens in the spring to sup…
Specialty land: Moses Lake agent specializes in complex ag land sales
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to real estate, agricultural sales are unique in what consumers have to consider. Things have changed since Anna Van Diest, farm …
‘A place for every ability’: Yakima coffee shop creates inclusive spot to work and sip
YAKIMA — Despite the name, Common Grounds Coffee Co. isn’t all about coffee. It’s about creating an inclusive space for people with disabilities and providing …
USDA grants aim to help plan for, prevent wildfires
ASHLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service announced it is giving nearly $25 million in grants to help plan for and prevent wildfires across Washington, according…
Planting numbers: Farming still crucial to Basin employment
MOSES LAKE — Despite the rise of manufacturing in the Columbia Basin, farming is still the base for all economic activity in the region. “I think about the …
Basin Business Journal commodity report
Here's how agricultural commodity prices have changed in the last month:
Wine and demand: Production increases while worldwide consumption decreases
KENNEWICK — There’s more wine out there than there are people drinking it, according to Christian Miller, a wine marketing specialist and researcher with Calif…