How Many Temp Records Did We Break in Eastern WA This Week?
If records weren't broken, they were tied.
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Idaho's Summer is Expected to Have Record-Breaking Temperatures
As the scorching summer months quickly approach, Idahoans are encouraged to prepare for what meteorologists are predicting to be a blistering season...
Which 3 Central WA Cities Will Get 100+ Degree Temps This Week?
As one of the lovers of summer sunshine and everything that brings with it, I've discovered some ways to embrace and not try to beat the summer heat.
Leave Your Dog Home During Hot Weather
With hot weather here again, animal welfare experts are asking the farming community to keep their dogs out of truck beds. Lynne Ouchida, with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said the back of a pickup can get too hot for a dog’s paws.
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OFM: Now Is The Time To Prepare For Wildfire Season
The cool, wet spring may have many across the Pacific Northwest feeling like this wildfire season won’t be too bad. But, firefighters remind you it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.
So, be...
Warmer Weather Expected For The Start of Summer
Spring has been very unique across the Pacific Northwest, it started very mild and dry back March 20th. However, by the time mid-April rolled around, the region saw snow showers, with some areas seeing up to 18” of the white stuff and cold temperatures. And
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Washington Raspberry Crop Hit Hard By Heat
The raspberry harvest for Northwest producers is in the books, and it was a rough year for Washington growers thanks to not only extreme heat, but a long, intense drought. Washington Red Raspberry Commission president Henry Bierlink said growers on the westside of the state are not used to temperatures over 100 degrees
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DelBene Calls For WHIP+ Funds To Be Distributed Quickly
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is calling for swift implementation of WHIP+ funds created to help Pacific Northwest producers hurt by this summer’s record heat event. The Northwest Washington representative says from one single extreme heat event in June, berry, potato, seafood farmers reported massive losses.
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Equity Minute: What’s Keeping Jake Busy?
In today's Equilus Equity Minute, Jake Carpenter talks about the many great things keeping him busy these days.
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Case IH Reducing Work Day Fatigue Is Important
Long, hot, summer days in the tractor cab are tiring and producers need machines build for efficiency and comfort. Case IH Marketing Manager J.E. Cadel said reducing operator fatigue is one way to make a days’ worth of work more comfortable.
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