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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…
Othello PRCA Rodeo queen reflects on two unique years
OTHELLO — Brianna Kin Kade rode in as many parades, went to as many rodeos, attended as many events as she could in 2021, and didn’t mind at all.
Washington wheat harvest falls by nearly half in 2021
MOSES LAKE — Total Washington wheat production fell by nearly half in 2021, thanks largely to drought and an early summer heat wave, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in mid-January.
Port of Morrow fined $1.3M over nitrate violations
BOARDMAN, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has fined the Port of Morrow along the Columbia River $1.3 million for repeatedly over-applying agricultural wastewater on nearby farms in an area that already has elevated levels of gr…
Enemy of invasive, berry-eating fly found in U.S.
WENATCHEE – A parasitoid wasp that is the natural enemy of a fly known as the spotted-wing drosophila could be a good friend to growers.
USDA announces Rural Development state director
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden announced on Jan. 13 his intent to appoint eight U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions, including five Farm Service Agency state executive directors and three Rura…
Block grant to support affordable testing to fight little cherry disease
Cherry trees infected with little cherry disease bear small, bitter or bland fruits that often lack attractive coloring.
Legislation would make rural Washington roads less hazardous
OLYMPIA — A bill introduced by Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, aims to improve safety rural roads across Washington and reduce the fatalities from “lane departure …
New WSU report charts path for biochar production
PULLMAN, Wash. — A team of biochar producers, practitioners, scientists, and engineers have published a roadmap for future development of the biochar industry …
Shipping woes tie up growers, exporters
TACOMA — Anybody looking to ship something, whether it’s hay or apples and it’s going to China or simply Chicago, really needs to plan ahead right now.
Dryland farmers looking at better year, maybe
LIND — Eric Snodgrass looks at Mt. Rainier and he likes what he sees.