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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…
Cold chain makes China cherry exports possible
MOSES LAKE — It may very well be the coldest room in all of Grant County. At least in July.
Lessons from pandemic could apply to soil health regeneration
SEATTLE — As the coronavirus pandemic affects lives across the country, people and communities have learned to adapt their behaviors to meet the situation.
Bureau of Land Management names new state director
WASHINGTON — Barry Bushue was appointed the state director for the Bureau of Land Management in Washington and Oregon on June 8, according to a press release from the agency. Bushue’s resume includes owning a retai…
New COVID-19 regulations hurt farmers
OLYMPIA — The new rules handed down by the governor’s office with regard to worker safety has put farmers and orchardists in a very difficult place.
Washington Wine Foundation announces scholarship recipients
CASHMERE — The Washington Wine Foundation has awarded $48,000 in scholarships to students studying viticulture and enology. The scholarship money came from the Walter J. Clore Scholarship, Foundation Fund Scholarsh…
What you should know about dairy
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Two Yakima County dairies to receive grant money
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce is giving $970,000 in grants to four Washington dairies for the purchase of anaerobic digesters. The grants were announced on May 26 in a press release.
Mesa dairyman gives back during National Dairy Month
MESA — One Eastern Washington dairyman has a special way of celebrating June as National Dairy Month. For every gallon of Darigold milk that his local grocery …
Upcoming events — Are they happening?
MOSES LAKE — As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Americans, event planners are taking a hard look at upcoming events and making tough decisions about whether to hold their event or not.
Stone fruit pathogens on the rise in Washington
WENATCHEE — As COVID-19 continues to plague Washington state, there are two other pathogens that are on the rise among stone fruits in the state. The only solu…