Washington Agriculture

Rising prices at the pump and on the farm are hitting hard, and the impact could ripple through our entire economy – it’s a tough time for our producers.

The value of Washington’s 2021 agricultural production totaled $10.2 billion, a slight increase from the 2020 figure.  According to NASS, the value of Washington’s crop production in 2021 was $7.21 billion, down 3% year-over-year.  Meanwhile, the...

Predicting the health of the Washington farm economy in 2022 looks to be more challenging than a typical year. Washington State University’s Dr. Randy Fortenbery said one of the most notable changes will come in the form of an elimination of government subsidies and payments. The ...

The Spokane Ag Show is a little over a month away and organizers are asking for "Excellence in Agriculture" nominees. Spokane Ag Show Director Melisa Paul said nominees should be industry professionals or those who have had an impact on farm country in the Evergreen state ...

It may be a different year, but many of the problems that plagued the Washington Ag community remain. While a vaccine is being distributed, it will be sometime before coronavirus is not the most pressing issue on the minds of the Ag industry, and Americans in general ...

Dan Newhouse says the return of Tom Vilsack as head of the USDA will be a good one for Northwest producers. Newhouse said Vilsack, who served as Ag Secretary for eight years under President Obama, understands the unique issues facing the local farm community ...

The value of agricultural production in Washington last year totaled $9.49 billion, a 2% decrease from 2018 numbers. According to NASS apples remain the leading agricultural commodity in the state accounting for $1.96 billion last year, an 8% year over year drop ...

Wednesday marks the 10th annual Taste Washington Day. And things will look different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Washington state Department of Agriculture says they will still use the day to highlight not only the great products grown in the state, but also the great relationships between the farming community and school districts ...

With another legislative session around the corner in Olympia, many in the farming community are prepared for legislation attacking their industry.  Colfax Representative Joe Schmick said the Ag industry was targeted during the 2019 session in a variety of ways, and he’s concerned the same anti-farming sentiment will return in the short legislative session.  He said ...

The value of agriculture in Washington dropped last year.  According to NASS, total production came in at $9.67 billion last year, a 2% drop from the revised 2017 figures.  Apples remain the leading agricultural commodity with a value of $2.19 billio...