Washington’s East Low Canal To Get Water Starting Late March
Spring is just around the corner, and for many central Washington farmers, that means one thing: water is finally on the way.
Washington Drought
The U.S. & Northwest Dry To Start February
It’s unusual to see drought conditions worsened during a typically wet season. Here’s a closer look at the science behind it.
Dry Conditions To Kick Off The New Year
Much of the Northwest is dealing with dry conditions to start 2026. And as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains, it’s not just the Northwest starting the New Year dry.
Washington Snowpack Showing Signs Of Life
While not where it should be this time of year, the snowpack across Washington has improved month-over-month.
Final Topsoil Report Of 2025 Shows Dry Conditions In The NW
The USDA released its final topsoil moisture report for the year last week, and it reflects late summer and early fall drought impacts.
Drought Conditions Improving Across The NW
As to be expected as we move into November, drought conditions across the Northwest are starting to improve.
Soils Continue To Dry Out Across the Northwest
It’s dry across the Northwest, even for late September.
Northwest Home To Some Of The Driest Soils In The U.S.
As we get ready to say goodbye to September, it should come as no surprise that soils are dry, if not really dry, across the United States.
Northwest Dryness A Concern For Winter Wheat
As of Sunday, the 21st, one-fifth of the 2026 winter wheat crop had been planted, three points behind both the five-year average as well as last year’s numbers.
Washington Winter Wheat Plantings Well Ahead Of Average
The first planting progress report for the 2026 winter wheat crop is out, and some level of progress is being reported Washington, Idaho and Oregon.