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Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced the recipients of eight water quality projects funded by fines issued to dairies.  The fines were issued to operations for improper recordkeeping or manure management.  The WSDA said its Dairy Nutrient Management Program works with dairies across the state to make sure they handle manure in ways that minimize the risks of impactin

Derek Sandison, Director of the WSDA said the Ag economy in Washington is very strong and in good shape.  He told the Washington Ag Network many commodities, such as apples, hops and other point to the state’s success.  But, he noted the growth and expansion west of the Cascades to showcase the diversity and overall strength of the Evergreen state's Ag economy.   “North...