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Could Salt Water Be Used To Grow Alfalfa? Researcher Says Yes
Could Salt Water Be Used To Grow Alfalfa? Researcher Says Yes
Could Salt Water Be Used To Grow Alfalfa? Researcher Says Yes
Increasing demand for surface water, and greater use of ground water and recycled water for irrigation, has led to H2O with high salt concentrations being used for crops.   “Plants they do not like high salt in irrigation water or in the soil," said USDA geneticist Devinder Sandhu.  "So, thi...
What Made 2024 A Challenge For Local Hay Growers?
What Made 2024 A Challenge For Local Hay Growers?
What Made 2024 A Challenge For Local Hay Growers?
Like many other Northwest commodities, 2024 was a trying year for Northwest Hay growers.  Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association said two challenges made this year difficult.   “All alfalfa price between 2023 and then this year in 2024, there's a sharp decline in price, but also combined with that, it was a very drastic decline in movement of product as well,"
Northwest Wheat Crop Looking Good
Northwest Wheat Crop Looking Good
Northwest Wheat Crop Looking Good
Based on August 1st numbers provided by NASS, winter wheat in Idaho is forecast at 59.5 million bushels, up 1% from the July 1st and up 6% year-over-year.  Harvested area, at 700,000 acres, is up 10,000 acres from the previous forecast and up 70,000 acres from 2023. Yie...
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District has announced that it will continue to run at the current delivery rate until October 1st; at that time, deliveries drop to season five flows .  When it comes to the last day of the season, October 13th has been set as the final shut off date for the Central Oregon Canal (service area east side of Bend/Alfalfa/Powell Butte), while October 14th will be the last da
WSDA Investigating Sick Horses
WSDA Investigating Sick Horses
WSDA Investigating Sick Horses
The Washington state Department of Agriculture is investigating what caused several horses to recently become sick.  The Department confirmed on Facebook they are investigating reports of suspected hoary alyssum in hay, possibly causing several horses to become ill.  Ac...

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