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After some rough years, apple market may be improving in 2026

Pricing has been trending up as the 2025 apple crop gives way to the 2026 harvest.

OTHELLO — It’s been a rough few years for apple and pear growers, but 2026 looks like it could bring better news. …

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Officials confirm first detection of emerald ash borer in Walla Walla County

2026-10-14

Just one month after confirming the first-ever detection of emerald ash borer in the state, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) have confirmed a first-in-county report of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Walla Walla County.

Washington confirms first detection of avian influenza in dairy cattle

2026-10-08

The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in two Yakima County dairy farms in Washington state by the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.

Local foods take center stage on cafeteria trays this Taste Washington Day

2026-10-06

Governor Bob Ferguson proclaimed October 7, 2026 Taste Washington Day. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the farm to school connections that occur across the state all year.

WSDA now accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant proposals for 2027

2026-10-02

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will start accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2027 funding year beginning October 2, 2026.

WSDA Director Derek Sandison elected President of National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

2026-09-17

WSDA Director Derek Sandison has been elected president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.