Potato Psyllid Numbers Continue To Increase Across Central WA
WSU researchers have confirmed the first psyllid carrying the zebra chip bacterium this season after testing more than 1,460 insects across the Columbia Basin potato region.
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Water Shortages Expected In Central Washington, Ecology Warns
Eastern Washington is already in its fourth straight year of drought, and a new 20-year water forecast from WSU and the Department of Ecology paints a picture of tighter summer water supplies for farms, fish, and growing communities.
Greater Insect Pressures Reported Across The Columbia Basin
With lush greenery sticking around, farmers are facing an unexpected challenge this season, and it’s buzzing with trouble.
Washington, Oregon Growers Reminded Not To Kill All Insects
As insect pressures increase for vegetable growers across Washington and Oregon, producers are reminded that not all creepy-crawlies are bad.
Columbia Basin Growers Warned Of Increased Disease Pressures
With August just around the corner, vegetable growers across central Washington and Oregon should be on the lookout for a variety of diseases.
Trump Issues Memo To Keep Snake River Dams
On Thursday, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum revoking the Biden Administration’s “Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin” Memorandum. President Trump...
WSU: Potato Psyllid Numbers Expected To Be Low In 2025
It’s good news for Columbia Basin area potato growers, that according to Washington State University. WSU announced late last week Potato psyllid numbers are expected to be low this season, similar to those in 2024.
A search for overwintering potato psyllids on stands of matrimony vine turned up very few numbers. And researchers sa...
Columbia Basin Railroad Awarded Over $11.5M
The Columbia Basin Railroad Company, which operates between Moses Lake and Connell in central Washington, has received $11,552,000 to rehabilitate approximately 10 miles of the railroad line. The proposed project will replace approximately ten miles of rail and approximately 8,000 cross ties on the Columbia Basin Railroad. Support...
Insight Into Endangered Status: The Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit
Learn about the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's call for public input on the Periodic Status Review for the endangered pygmy rabbit population.
WA DNR Meteorologist Not Expecting Extreme Wildfire Season
Department of Natural Resources Meteorologist Matthew Dehr specifically thinks North Central Washington will have a normal season because of the weather pattern.