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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…
Providing the toolbox for growers: Northwest Hay Expo coming to Tri-Cities January 2026
TRI-CITIES — The Washington State Hay Growers Association is gearing up for the much-anticipated Northwest Hay Expo, scheduled for January 21-22, 2026, at the …
Challenges and perseverance subjects of annual tree fruit convention
WENATCHEE — Anybody who’s been through them knows it’s been a rough couple of years in the tree fruit industry. One of the themes at the Washington State Tree …
WSU receives donation of 100-acre tree farm
CHEWELAH — As Becky and Lynn Miner passed through northeastern Washington on a road trip to Canada in the 1970s, they were struck by the region’s beauty. Deter…
Good harvests for for potatoes, apples, wheat and raspberries in 2025
MOSES LAKE – With Fall in full swing, growers around the area are either completing their harvests or are on the verge of harvesting all their produce for the …
Vegetable conference coming Nov. 19-20
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Conference is nearing its 40th year, with more than 100 exhibitors and 27 expert speakers. The conference will take place at th…
Commodity report for Oct. 17, 2025
Apples, pears, other crops
Seed production requires attention to detail
ALMIRA — Small hobby farm or multimillion-dollar operation, most agriculture starts with seeds. Growing them successfully starts with close and careful attenti…
Nurturing seed potatoes in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Located near Walla Walla, Frog Hollow Farm has carved a niche for itself in the agricultural community through its specialization in seed potatoe…
Harvests are up, but growers aren’t seeing the benefit
On the one hand, Washington agricultural producers are doing great. On the other hand, they’re having a tough time of it. Crop prices, generally, aren’t meetin…
2025 tree fruit crop promising, but faces challenges
YAKIMA — The 2025 apple crop could be one of the biggest in Washington history, but the ultimate outcome for the season depends on things outside growers’ cont…