Othello

The Columbia Basin Project, established just before World War II is often seen as a farming project for the Inland Northwest.  But Wednesday’s Tri-City Chamber luncheon in Pasco will show that while the Ag community has benefited from the federal project, farmers are not the only ones.   “...

Thursday was an exciting day in Othello, as McCain Foods broke ground on a 170,000 square foot expansion project to their potato processing facility.  Company officials said the expansion should bring 180 new jobs to the Othello area.  All three Adams County Commissioners were on hand for Thursday's ground breaking.  The hop...

Thursday was an exciting day in Othello, as McCain Foods broke ground on a 170,000 square foot expansion project to their potato processing facility.  Company officials said the expansion should bring 180 new jobs to the Othello area.  All three Adams County Commissioners were on hand for Thursday's ground breaking.  The hop...

The end of June means Washington State University’s Potato Field Day is just around the corner.  This year, the event will take place Thursday June 27th at the Othello station located off Booker Road.  WSU’s Tim Waters said as in years past, they will focus much of their time on potato virus that are or could impact this year’s crop.  But he said that’s not al...

Last week the Washington State University board of regents approved the purchase of a facility in Othello that will serve as the school Honey Bee and Pollinator Research and Education Program.  The planned $2.5 million purchase includes a nearly 50‑acre plot of land outside of Othello includes various research and support buildings.  WSU has ...

It became official late last week, as Columbia Grain acquired Gavilon Grain group’s assets in Washington.  That includes 15 grain handling facilities between Moses Lake, Ritzville, Othello and Washtucna, as well as a certified seed plant in Lind.  The Acqu...

Now through early June, RDO will host combine clinics across the region.  RDO’s Erin Hightower says these clinics will help growers get their equipment ready for harvest.   “Now May does not feel like it’s the time to be thinking about that, but it is actually very important that you get your combine ready early for the combining season.  We’ll be talking about ho...

“This is like Christmas in May.  It’s wonderful news for the potato community,” said Washington state Potato Commission Executive Director Chris Voigt on this week’s news that McCain Foods plans to invest $300 million to expand the company’s Othello processing facility.  Company officials announced a 17...

The Washington Commerce Department announced this week $100,000 for the Adams County Economic Development Council to help expand a food processing facility in Othello.  The funds, part of Governor Jay Inslee’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund will be used to support the expansion of the SVZ plant.  The Neth...

On Thursday, RDO will hold another clinic to help growers prepare for the upcoming growing season.  This event will take place in Othello, and will focus on those that work in the orchards or vineyards.  RDO’s Erin Hightower said Thursday’s efforts will focus primarily on pest management.   “There will ...