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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. …
Wine and fungi: The perfect pairing
TRI-CITIES -- A team at Washington State University Tri-Cities is researching the impact that a type of fungus could have on vineyard growth and associated nut…
WSDA prepares assault on gypsy moth lairs
With the press the Asian giant hornet has gotten this year, it’s easy to forget it’s only one of a number of invasive pests the Washington State Department of Agriculture battles every day.
New home for collaborative agricultural research to open
Washington State University will celebrate the opening of the new Plant Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art home on the Pullman campus for collaborative rese…
It's national pear month, so have a pear
PORTLAND, Ore. — December is National Pear Month. So, have a pear. Preferably with cheese and walnuts.
Woodinville Whiskey going strong in Quincy
While they brew and distill in Woodinville, Woodinville Whiskey Co.'s connection to Quincy dates from the company's beginning.
News from the world of potatoes
Washington State University will offer five three-hour webinars in 2020 and 2021 for urban IPM and pesticide education recertification credits. Each seminar will provide three Washington State Department of Agricul…
Study: Grazing cattle can reduce wildfire risk
A study by the University of California suggests that grazing cattle can help keep brush down and limit the spread and intensity of wildfires.
State Supreme Court strikes down overtime exemption for dairy workers
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Supreme Court ruled last week that the state law exempting dairy workers from overtime pay violates the state’s constitution.
Victory in latest battle against Asian giant hornet
BLAINE — It had all the careful planning and coordination of a commando raid. Because, in essence, it was.
Making ag data meaningful for farmers
WALLA WALLA — There’s a 20-acre apple orchard west of Eltopia that may be the most monitored patch of fruit trees in the entire world.