Othello

It’s that time of year again, for The Washington State University Potato Field Day outside of Othello.  This year’s event ticks off 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning at WSU’s Othello Research Unit on West Cox Road.  WSU’s Mark Pavek said this year field day will be unlike any before, including a Potato Virus Y demonstration.   "And we have 20 varietie...

It’s a changing of the guard when it comes to Central Washington implements dealers.  RDO made it official last week, announcing the purchase of Othello-based Evergreen Implement.  With the purchase, RDO picks up stores in Coluee City, Moses Lake, Ritzville, Pasco and Othello.  Company offic...

An Othello cattle rancher has left a small fortune to benefit everything from rural health care to wildlife in Eastern Washington.  William Crosetto died on Jan. 25.  The Spokesman-Review said the 75-year-old worked with the Inland Northwest Community Foundation to establish a legacy.   ...

Despite rumors to the contrary, Simplot is not closing its facilities in Othello or Moses Lake.  Ken Dey with Simplot’s Boise office says the ag giant is looking at a new additional plant SE of Pasco.  He told the Washington Ag Network the opening of such a facility is still well down the road, and right now, they are working with Walla Walla County on zoning requirements for existing Simplot prop

A lot has changed since 1966, but for Columbia Basin Farmers, one thing during that time hasn’t changed.   “Today, Evergreen implement is the only John Deere dealer in Eastern Washington that’s operated continually for 50 years under the same name and ownership,” said Roger Thieme.   Evergreen Implement...