Tri-Cities

WSU researchers and local growers meet face to face every year, and what comes out of that conversation actually shapes future onion research in the Northwest.

Tyson is closing its Joslin, IL beef plant, and it is not alone. Between Tyson, JBS, and Cargill, the US beef industry has shed close to 20 percent of its daily slaughter capacity, raising concerns about market access for cattle farmers.

A Pasco food bank that feeds roughly 1,700 families every Wednesday just received $200,000 in state funding. St. Vincent de Paul plans to use the money to add more protein, dairy, and fresh produce to the food boxes they hand out.

This weekend, flags will fly at half-mast at WSU, remembering a local leader whose impact spanned decades.

The WSDA is gearing up to tackle the Japanese beetle invasion, but they need your help. Our gardens depend on community cooperation this season.

Soil health might not sound thrilling, but the upcoming conference promises to change how we think about the earth beneath our feet.

The Washington-Oregon Potato Conference drew 3,001 attendees, showcasing the vibrant potato industry with valuable networking and education opportunities for local farmers and vendors.

One of the largest hay and forage shows on the west coast will take place in the Tri-Cities this week, as the NW Hay Expo kicks off Wednesday.

Nearly half of doctors' offices are now consolidated within hospital systems, a trend that some say is contributing to higher costs and fewer services, especially in rural areas.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped up its annual survey of pests that could threaten farms, gardens, parks and forests across the state.