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Idaho Officials Strongly Opposing Potato Reclassification
Congressman Simpson, who is co-chair of the Potato Caucus, is leading efforts with a congressional letter to USDA and Department of Health and Human Services opposing reclassifying potatoes as a non-vegetable.
WA Congressman Newhouse Expresses Concerns Over H-2A Costs
Congressman Newhouse expressed concerns about recent changes to the H-2A program during a House Appropriations hearing, saying changes will increase the cost of the H-2A program for farmers to make use of it.
WA Fish-Wildlife Meetings April 18-20 for Cougar, Wolf Issues
the public can register to submit input
Idaho Snowpack Survey Leaves Northern Areas With Concern
While more snow has fallen in Idaho since February, big concerns still linger with the much drier conditions up north compared to the south.
Idaho Bean Growers Facing Smoke and Heat Stress Challenges
Idaho is always facing agricultural challenges, and one of those challenges is the potential for smoke and heat stress on bean production.
Stevens County Sheriff Asked if It's Legal to Hunt, Shoot Bigfoot
Man from Idaho wants to know...
EPA Drops $194Million for Puget Sound-King County Water Cleanup
Numerous reports indicate a number of wastewater plants dumping excess sewage in to Puget Sound, and othe water quality issues.
WA Considers Introducing Bull Trout into Sullivan Lake
Public input will be taken til April 30
Minnestota Goat Tests Positive for Avian Bird Flu, 1st Case in US
The goat was one of several younger animals that apparently shared a space and water source with a group of infected birds.
11 WA Counties, Others, Will Get Cherry Disaster Relief
warmer than expected weather compressed the harvest season, resulting in a lot of fruit being left on trees.