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WSU Regents Professor elected president of global agricultural economists association
PULLMAN — As a longtime member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), Jill McCluskey …
40 Under 40: Ashley Scott McKean
Being nominated for 40 under 40 isn’t just about professional excellence, though that’s a key element that the Basin Business Journal looks for. It’s also abou…
Seed prices rise with research costs
MOSES LAKE — Farmers are seeing an increased cost when it comes to seed and seed development is becoming more complex over time. As agriculture integrates tech…
40 Under 40: Shannon Paine
Shannon Paine, 35, is the co-owner of Epic Estimates and Desert Coffee Company. She is from and lives in Moses Lake. At Epic Estimates Paine is in charge of th…
Work-based learning lets students build their own futures
MOSES LAKE — Work-based learning provides education opportunities for the workforce to receive hands-on training and technical education and prepare themselves…
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stem…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for July 17, 2024
FEEDER & STOCKER CATTLE SUMMARY FOR WEEK ENDING 07/13/2024 RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 162,100 49,100 …
UW president to step down
SEATTLE — Ana Mari Cauce, who has served as president of the University of Washington for a decade, announced Wednesday that she’ll be stepping down at the end…
Serving schools: ESD superintendents reflect on operations, priorities
MOSES LAKE — Educational service districts are government-mandated agencies put in place to provide services to school districts across the state. ESD Superint…
Nutrien Ag Solutions acquires novel biocontrol technology
LOVELAND, Colo. — In a move to expand its portfolio of sustainable crop protection solutions, Nutrien Ag Solutions announced the acquisition of several patented biocontrol technologies from Suncor Energy’s AgroScie…
Cherry harvest prospects looking up
COLUMBIA BASIN — Things are looking up this year for Washington cherry growers. The forecast is that the Northwest cherry crop – including Washington, Oreg…