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Wine is one of the sectors of the agriculture industry that has seen the most direct hit from social distancing practices because of the coronavirus outbreak. Tasting rooms across Washington have closed down amid Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home order, preventing consumers from the experience of wine tasting weekends. ...

Oregon’s Governor says removing the four lower Snake River dams is the best way to increase salmon runs.  Last week, Kate Brown sent a letter to fellow Democrat Jay Inslee offering her support of his effort to “restore health” to the orcas.   Brown’s lette...

An estimated 150 people were in Pasco Monday night, rallying to support the Snake River Dams. The Know The Dam Facts Rally, organized by the Tri-Cities Legislative Council, was held ahead of the Governor Jay Inslee’s Snake River dams workshop.  TCLC said the...

The Inland Northwest farming community spent much of 2019 hot under the collar, primarily because of Governor Jay Inslee’s decision to allocate $750,000 in state funds to a study looking at the economic impact of removing the lower Snake River dams.  Sta...

Wednesday marks the 9th year in a row the Washington state Department of Agriculture has teamed up with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington state Nutrition Association to host Taste Washington Day.  The October 2nd event encourages partnerships between local farmers and school districts to get Washington-grown products in the cafeteria.  ...

Summer is less than two weeks away, but some portions of the northwest are already dealing with summer like conditions, with low soil moisture levels, and low reservoir levels.  That one two punch has Washington state Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison very nervous.  ...

Last week, the Washington Department of Ecology started accepting applications from those experiencing hardships related to drought conditions.  Public agencies, such as towns or irrigation districts, can apply for up to $350,000 which must be matched by the applicant.  Th...

Yakima Valley dairy farmers who suffered the loss of hundreds of cows during the February 9th blizzard are eligible to receive assistance to properly dispose of the carcasses.  On Wednesday, Governor Jay Inslee announced the availability of $100,000 to collect and haul the bodies to an Oregon landfill.  As...

Aberdeen Republican Jim Walsh said Water Management Issues will be one of the biggest topics the Ag community needs to follow this session.  Many, including Governor Jay Inslee have called for the removal of the dams in an effort to save migrating salmon.  Bu...

Last year, Representative Mary Dye championed legislation that would increase efforts to provide rural Washington with broadband service.  Dye said for eastern Washington farmers to compete regardless of commodity, they need to be connected to the fastest internet available.  ...