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Newhouse reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to make hiring and retaining foreign farm workers more feasible was introduce…
Classes, research results, latest tech at 2025 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference
KENNEWICK — Farmers can learn about new methods to fight insects and disease, water use and management, work rules and market conditions at the annual Washingt…
All things ag
SPOKANE — All things agricultural will be on display the first week of February at the 48th annual Spokane Ag Show at the Spokane Convention Center. The Spokan…
Sunflare chosen as name for WSU’s next apple
YAKIMA — Washington State University’s newest apple, WA 64, has an official brand name: Sunflare. Announced by WSU apple breeder Kate Evans on Dec. 10, 2024…
Meet the NW Hay Expo 2025 speakers
KENNEWICK — Here are some of the speakers who will present at the Northwest Hay Expo Jan. 15-16:
Excitement builds for the 2025 Northwest Hay Expo
KENNEWICK — The annual Northwest Hay Expo is once again set to attract agriculture professionals to Kennewick, Washington, on January 15 and 16, 2025. As the l…
Lessons from WSU Smart Orchard discussed at annual tree fruit meeting
YAKIMA — The orchard business is a bumpy ride at the best of times, and the last couple of years – well, it’s been tough. Jacob Hafer, sales director for Camer…
Treetop tech: Integrating technology into the art and science of farming discussed at WSTFA panel
YAKIMA — Growing apples, cherries, pears and stone fruit is a science, and growers can – and do – benefit from the options that technology provides. But it’s a…
Recognizing tradition: Quincy winery wins prestigious award
QUINCY — Chris Daniel Winery of Quincy was named one of the 2024 Fabulous Four Wineries at the Washington State Wine Awards, the only Eastern Washington winery…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for Dec. 17, 2024
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON APPLES: SUPPLY GOLDEN DELICIOUS AND HONEYCRISP LIGHT. DEMAND GOLDEN DELICIOUS AND HONEYCRISP GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Honeycrisp few present shi…
Retail Flexibility: With a little imagination, shopping malls still booming
UNION GAP — There was a time when the shopping mall was the place to be. From the late 1970s to the early 2000s, indoor shopping spaces dominated American citi…