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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. …
4-H helps students plan – and finance – their futures
PULLMAN — Farming is all about the future: plant today, harvest tomorrow, and prepare for another season in between. The cycle continues, which is why it makes…
Area nurseries flourish amid challenges
MOSES LAKE — In the heart of the Columbia Basin, two local nurseries, Blue Rouge Garden & Nursery and Seed Cupboard Nursery, are carving out their niche in the…
Small fairs rely on volunteers to thrive
MOSES LAKE — There are more than 70 state, county and community fairs in Washington, and most of them would grind to a halt without a dedicated army of volunte…
EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE
EASTERN WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET GUIDE
Spokane Seed provides product, knowledge backed by a century
Evolution is a thing in business as well as biology. Spokane Seed has been around for more than a century, and it has evolved as the farms around the Palouse h…
Commodity report for June 18, 2025
Onions, potatoes, fruit and cattle
Summer resorts and vacation guide
For those already on vacation or looking for a summer getaway, Eastern Washington and the surrounding area feature a variety of resorts, casinos and vacation s…
WSU, Cornell demonstrate high-tech gas monitoring system at dairy farm
ROYAL CITY — Dairy farming is taking a step into a lower-carbon future, researchers from Washington State University and Cornell University said at Royal Dairy…
Cherry harvest expected to be strong
CASHMERE — Cherries are looking good this year, said Jon DeVaney, executive director of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. “We’re looking at a c…
Summer weather conditions require measures to reduce risk to outdoor workers
MATTAWA — Working outdoors in the summer can present challenges from hot temperatures or smoky conditions caused by wildfires. It’s recommended that peopl…