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PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021
PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021
PNW Honey Production Up 2% from 2021
According to NASS, honey production in Washington last year hit 2.75 million pounds, a 10% drop from 2021.  There were 86,000 honey producing colonies, 10,000 lower than the previous year.  The yield per colony averaged 32.0 pounds, unchanged from the previous year.  Washington's...
WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle On-Line Open House
WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle On-Line Open House
WSDA Hosting Japanese Beetle On-Line Open House
Those living in south central Washington may have the pest Japanese beetle in their yards right now.   For those that do, they can get their properties treated free of charge this spring.   Following up on the in-person open house held earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will host a virtual open house on Tuesday, starting a noon (PT) to share information about its pl
Schrier Hosts Farm Bill Listening Event In Puyallup
Schrier Hosts Farm Bill Listening Event In Puyallup
Schrier Hosts Farm Bill Listening Event In Puyallup
Washington representative Kim Schrier kicked off a tour of the 8th district Friday with a Farm Bill listening session in western Washington.  Schrier said regardless of where she goes in the district, there are certain themes of the Farm Bill that always rise to the top.   “...
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farmers across the Pacific Northwest will have several opportunities to make their thoughts on the 2023 Farm Bill known.   Oregon’s 5th District representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer will hold a listening session Tuesday March 14th at the Farm Bureau office in Salem.  In addit...
Washington’s Schrier To Chair House Farm Bill Task Force
Washington’s Schrier To Chair House Farm Bill Task Force
Washington’s Schrier To Chair House Farm Bill Task Force
On Friday Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier announced that she has been named the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Farm Bill Task Force.  As Chair, Schrier will help shape Farm Bill policy and priorities for the almost 100 members of the Coalition.   “I am ...
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house on Thursday, March 9th to address plans to eradicate the Japanese Beetle.  The open house is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grandview Library, 500 W. Main St....
Bills Addressing Crop Protection Products Clear Washington Senate
Bills Addressing Crop Protection Products Clear Washington Senate
Bills Addressing Crop Protection Products Clear Washington Senate
Earlier this week, the Washington Senate approved two bills that focus on crop protection products.  Senate Bill 5143, which received a 49-0 vote in the Senate, would change the name and membership of the Commission on Pesticide Registration, adding a non-voting member from the Pacific Northwest EPA region.  ...
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
The Ag economist for the Washington State Department of Agriculture says 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for the farm economy across the Evergreen state.  Madi Roy says the Washington farm economy is fairly stable right now, but many are proceeding with caution.  One of ...

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