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In the world of farming, a sneaky fungus is wreaking havoc this year. Let’s hear what the experts suggest to keep area vinyards thriving.

The latest bill in Congress could reshape our food supply and support local farmers. It's a big step for rural communities and agricultural research.

As the season gears up, local vineyards are facing a familiar foe—powdery mildew. What can growers expect this year?

The USDA is looking to farmers for input on improving data collection. This could really change how market information is reported and used.

Earlier this week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced the USDA had awarded the Evergreen state $4.2 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program.

OSU’s Hermiston Potato Field Day took place Wednesday and growers and researchers from across the Northwest turned out to share the latest information.

There are still many questions about the DOGE cuts put forward by the Administration, but one thing is for certain; the local potato industry is already feeling the impact.   Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington state Potato Commission, said the federal cuts weren’t surgical, and it appears there wasn’t much thought behind the decisions made.  Voigt said the...

New research from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service sheds light on the causes behind the catastrophic honeybee colony losses reported by commercial beekeepers this year.  The findings point to an alarmingly high level of viral infections caused by Varroa mites that have resistant genes to a common treatment.    “Our ...

How are Doge cuts impacting the farming community?  That depends on who you ask.   Some in rural America are applauding the Administration’s work to trim agencies in an effort to shrink the national debt.  But others are concerned that these cuts to USDA, ARS, and others will create more problems for farmers than they will prevent.  Central Washington’s Dan New...

Oregon State University announced last week that Dr. Steve Young has been named the new Director of the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, effective June 16th.  OSU said Young brings a strong track record of strategic leadership and program development across research, extension, and federal service.   ...