spring

The first day of spring is within sight, falling on Saturday March 20th. Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said while many farmers would like to see warmer temperatures and additional sunshine in the coming days, she does not expect it ...

The month of March came in like a lamb, which for many was a welcomed change after several large snow events and windy conditions to wrap up February. National Weather Service meteorologist Marilyn Lohmann says this calm weather is expected to stick around through the weekend, with isolated mountain showers returning for the weekend ...

After a slow start in many pockets across the Northwest, the 2020 hay season has picked up considerable steam. Andrew Eddie, Vice President of the Washington state Hay Growers Association, said cooler temperatures and rainy conditions this spring made for a challenging first cut for several operations, whether grass, Timothy or alfalfa ...

Spring start on Thursday; at 8:50 a.m. Pacific to be specific. But winter did not leave without making it’s departure known. Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Servcie says a strong low pressure styemt dove into the Northwest last week, ushering in unseasonably cold temperatures. Loh ...

Washington State University's Louis Nottingham, with the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, talks about a unique way to use kaolin sprays that may help pear farmers come spring.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

When producers talk deworming, they often associate the practice with the springtime.  However, veterinarians say a fall deworming may be better for the animal, and your bottom line.  Dr. Marc Campbell said deworming twice a year can help keep your cows clean of parasites, and efficient through the winter.   “...

Temperatures across the Northwest have warmed up considerably over the past week.  Daytime highs are topping out in the mid to upper 60's right now, with the possibility of 70's before the end of the week.  And while those temperatures are higher than where we should be for this time of year, Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service says very few are complaining.   “... Rea

The first week plus of spring has been a welcomed change for many across the Northwest, especially after the February and March snow showers.   What can we expect as spring continues on?   Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the outlook for April, May and June calls for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.   “...

After an intense wrap up to winter, spring is starting off very gently across the Inland Northwest.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said while temperatures have been slightly above average for this time of year, it feel a lot warmer than that because it was so cold to start the month of March.  ...

Wednesday is the first day of spring, which is a welcomed sign for the Northwest Ag community.  After several weeks of above average snow, and below normal temperatures, many growers are behind to start the season.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said one of the reasons temperatures have been so unseasonably cool; the snow on the ground.   “...