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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…
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.
McGregor director discusses new timothy fungicide
The McGregor Company has released a new fungicide product for timothy hay. Cat Salois, director of Research and Technology for McGregor, said the fungicide is the first one of its kind.
Sweet potatoes can be grown in Pacific Northwest
Familiar for its sugary taste, long shape, and bright orange flesh, the sweet potato is a Thanksgiving favorite plated in casseroles, pies, and sweet potato fr…
Potato council head looks to the future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation bottlenecks for exporters, more expensive fertilizer and the final opening up of the Mexican market for U.S. fresh potatoes are the major issues facing U.S. potato growers, accordi…