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House passes two Torres' bills
OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives advanced a pair of agricultural bills today, April 12, sponsored by a Pasco Republican. By a vote of 97-0, the House approved Senate Bill 5156, sponsored by 15th Legislative District... — Updated 4/12/2023
Bill changes name of pesticide commission
PASCO – A bill changing the name and membership of the Commission on Pesticide Registration sponsored by a local lawmaker was signed into law April 6. Senate Bill 5143, sponsored... — Updated 4/12/2023
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Old-Time Plowing Bee slated for this weekend
COLFAX - The Palouse Empire Threshing Association Spring Farming Days will occur this weekend, April 15-16, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on state Highway 26, west of Colfax,... — Updated 4/12/2023
No drought on the horizon for state
CONNELL — The March drought report shows good news for farmers across much of Washington state and Franklin County. According to the report released earlier this month, the state... — Updated 3/29/2023
Ag firms support Second Harvest
PASCO — AgWest Farm Credit and Northwest Agricultural Consultants are partnering with Second Harvest to help celebrate the impact our region’s ag community makes for people facing hunger, In addition, the companies will match... — Updated 3/29/2023
Farming kickoff
Clearwater Supply, 1086 S. First Ave., Othello, hosted its annual Farming Kickoff lunch and barbecue on Friday, March 10. The firm invited area farmers, community members and law... — Updated 3/16/2023
Irrigation districts may move to all-mail elections
OLYMPIA - Under a bill making its way through the Legislature, irrigation districts would be required to move to all-mail ballots for elections. Senate Bill 5709, introduced by... — Updated 3/2/2023
Water supply forecast released
SPOKANE – Forecasts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows a probability for above-normal precipitation and temperatures across Washington. This annual report... — Updated 2/21/2023
Farm internship program bill passes
OLYMPIA — The state Senate has unanimously approved Sen. Nikki Torres’ legislation to expand the state’s farm internship program. Torres’ legislation is the first Republican bill passed by the Senate this session, and... — Updated 2/21/2023
Hatton fertilizer firm seeking USDA grant
HATTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a grant award to a local company to expand fertilizer production. Perfect Blend, LLC, manufactures organic plant food at its 771 Kulm Road location northwest of Hatton.... — Updated 2/21/2023
Hatton fertilizer firm seeking USDA grant
HATTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a grant award to a local company to expand fertilizer production. Perfect Blend, LLC, manufactures organic plant food at its 771 Kulm Road location northwest of Hatton.... — Updated 1/27/2023
Bill on farm internship program passes
OLYMPIA - The state Senate has unanimously approved Sen. Nikki Torres' legislation to expand the state's farm internship program. Torres' legislation is the first Republican bill... — Updated 1/27/2023
Wheat producer meeting looming
RITZVILLE — Dryland wheat producers will meet Jan. 24 to hear presentations from a number of speakers. The producer meeting runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the American Legion hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave. The program includes... — Updated 1/26/2023
Rancher, feds settle Snake River case
CENTRAL FERRY — The U.S. government has reached an agreement with a rancher accused of allowing his cattle to trespass on federally managed lands along the Snake River. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of... — Updated 12/29/2022
Columbia Basin Project gains momentum
RITZVILLE – It all started a hundred years ago. Back then, government officials and others saw great potential in the high desert lands of Adams County and surrounding areas. Originally, the Columbia Basin Project — with Grand... — Updated 11/20/2022
USDA offers conservation help
PASCO – The deadline to apply for the 2023 USDA Conservation Stewardship Program is Oct. 13. The program is open to producers seeking technical and financial assistance with conservation efforts. Under the program, farmers can... — Updated 8/18/2022
Irrigation water shutoff date announced
BASIN CITY — With the end of the growing season looming, the South Columbia Irrigation District will be shutting off water Friday, Oct. 21. The announcement made Friday, Aug. 12, also came with the announcement that ditchrider... — Updated 8/12/2022
USDA offering conservation grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will award up to $12 million to increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Ranchers and farmers can apply for the grants through Sept. 22. “Privately... — Updated 8/12/2022
Potholes Canal breach repaired
CONNELL – Farmers relying on the Potholes Canal for irrigation water can rest a little easier today after crews repaired a located and repaired a "significant" breach overnight... — Updated 7/8/2022
Proposed 'odor management' rule creates controversy farms
OLYMPIA – The state Board of Health is wading into manure management with a proposed “odor management” rule. But farmers are calling bull, noting its duplicative and unnecessary overregulation of animal waste by the state.... — Updated 6/22/2022
Heavy rains bring flooding, harvest delays
GARFIELD – Heavy rains over the last week brought more than just water, localized flooding and mudslides to the area. They also may have brought a delay in the harvest season for... — Updated 6/20/2022
Be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture
MESA – Rural residents are encouraged to sign up and be counted in the 2022 Ag Census. Agriculture producers who did not receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture and do not receive other USDA surveys or censuses have until June 30... — Updated 6/20/2022
UW employees visit Schoesler farm
RITZVILLE – University of Washington faculty visited Sen. Mark Schoesler's farm recently to learn about Eastern Washington agriculture. "I was more than happy to meet Wednesday... — Updated 6/20/2022
State allows axe-throwing at businesses with liquor licenses
State allows axe-throwing at businesses with liquor licenses The Center Square OLYMPIA — The state Liquor and Cannabis Board voted to allow axe-throwing inside liquor establishments as early as July 9. Previously, bars and... — Updated 6/9/2022
9th Circuit ruling against Washington state couple could mean more federal wealth taxes
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals against a Washington state couple challenging the Mandatory Repatriation Tax could open the door to all manner of wealth taxes, a lawyer representing... — Updated 6/9/2022
