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Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Last week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that the Japanese beetle population continues to grow in Yakima and Benton counties. Since the announcement of the outbreak of this invasive species, the WSDA has caught 20,000 beetles, with an anticipation of even more beetles before the growing season comes to an end ...
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
The Washington state Department of Agriculture’s annual hunt for pests that threaten the agriculture industry, as well as the environment is underway. The Department is setting up thousands of traps statewide to monitor for the introduction or spread of over 130 invasive pests and diseases, including gypsy moth, Asian giant hornet, apple maggot and Japanese beetle. W ...
Several Ag Related Projects Included In Washington Capital Budget
Several Ag Related Projects Included In Washington Capital Budget
Several Ag Related Projects Included In Washington Capital Budget
Over the weekend, Washington lawmakers approved a two-year state capital budget, House Bill 1080. Several farm focused projects across the state will get funding in the upcoming biennium, including: $4.2 million for Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District $300,000 for the Selah-Moxee Irrigation District $235,000 for the Yakima Valley Fair in Grandview $5 Million in Funding for East Low 22 ... Read
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
On Tuesday, Yakima Valley College announced their Vineyard and Winery Technology Program had received a $25,000 gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services. “We are proud to offer students hands-on experience across the entire wine making process, from grape to glass, at our award-winning teaching winery,” said Vineyard and Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball. “Washingto ...
New Bleyhl Fertilizer Plant Running Smoothly
New Bleyhl Fertilizer Plant Running Smoothly
New Bleyhl Fertilizer Plant Running Smoothly
In mid-March, Bleyhl opened its new 6,400-ton fertilizer plant in Grandview, allowing growers up and down the Yakima Valley over a dozen products in bulk. Bleyhl’s Ryan Schutt said the transition to the new, larger facility has been a smooth one. He ...
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Cherry harvest is underway across the Inland Northwest, but it’s not without a few challenges. Last weekend’s thunderstorms dumped rain on groves at a very bad time, and on-top of that, some locations in the lower Yakima Valley have reported frost over the past two weeks. Because o ...
Bleyhl: New Fertilizer Plant Is A Game Changer In Central Washington
Bleyhl: New Fertilizer Plant Is A Game Changer In Central Washington
Bleyhl: New Fertilizer Plant Is A Game Changer In Central Washington
Last week, Blehyl Co-Op Agronomy opened up a new state of the art 6,400-ton fertilizer plant in Grandview. Agronomist Sean Cairns said their new facility is much larger their old location that topped off at 1,500 tons. He add the plant gives them the ability to stock and plan well into the future ...
Yakima Valley College Offers New Ag Classes Starting Thursday
Yakima Valley College Offers New Ag Classes Starting Thursday
Yakima Valley College Offers New Ag Classes Starting Thursday
Classes at Yakima Valley College start Thursday, and a trio of new classes will be offered in the school’s agriculture program.  YVC’s Stacey Gringras Spanish for The Wine Industry, focuses on helping wine owners and operators learn words and phrases specific to the industry, both in the vineyard and during the winemaking process.  She added Post...