Idaho's Ecosystem At Risk: Quagga Mussels & Dames Rocket Invasions
Learn about the beautiful yet harmful Dames Rocket flower in Idaho and its potential risks.
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WSDA Asking Residents To Help Fight The Japanese Beetle
With another growing season approaching, the Washington state Department of Agriculture is preparing to fight the Japanese Beetle. The invasive pest was first reported in the Grandview area in 2020, when three beetles were discovered. Since t...
Dandelions Not The Way To Help Honeybees, WSDA Says
With pollinator numbers dropping around the United States, some homeowners will leave dandelions in their yard saying they’re trying to help the honeybees with a source of food. While their intentions may be good, the Washington state Department of Agriculture said dandelions are not the best for bees.
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NASS Preparing To Survey NW Commercial Floriculture Operations
NASS is preparing to conduct its 2021 Commercial Floriculture Survey. Approximately 1,200 producers across the Northwest will be asked to provide information on production area, sales of floriculture commodities, and the number of agricultural workers on their operation
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