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Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Across Washington, farmers, commodity groups, economists have discussed what a trying year 2024 has been for the agriculture community.   Add to that list the voice of Derek Sandison.    The Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture says across the board, farming is very challenging right now.  Sandison not...
WSDA Warning Producers To Watch For High Waters
WSDA Warning Producers To Watch For High Waters
WSDA Warning Producers To Watch For High Waters
Following steady snow and rain over the past couple of weeks, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to be vigilant when it comes to the impact floods has on their crops.  While late fall and early winter is not typically a primary growing season in this region, certain crops such as garlic, cabbage, and kale that overwinter or are cold hardy can present food safety ha
WSDA Will Accept 24-25 CRP Applications Starting Next Month
WSDA Will Accept 24-25 CRP Applications Starting Next Month
WSDA Will Accept 24-25 CRP Applications Starting Next Month
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Compost Reimbursement Program, better known as CRP, will soon accept another wave of applications for the 2024-2025.  The Compost Reimbursement Program is a grant program that reimburses Washington farmers who purchase compost from certain commercial facilities in the state.  CRP provides ...
Equine Herpes Virus Kills Two Horses In Spokane County
Equine Herpes Virus Kills Two Horses In Spokane County
Equine Herpes Virus Kills Two Horses In Spokane County
Over the weekend, two Spokane County horses died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) otherwise known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM).  This contagious, often fatal disease of horses has prompted the Washington State Department of Agriculture veterinarians to issue a warning for those who recently visited a local arena where other horses were present.   ..
Registration Open For Agricultural Leadership Program
Registration Open For Agricultural Leadership Program
Registration Open For Agricultural Leadership Program
Those interested in participating in the upcoming Agricultural Leadership Program course, which starts next month, are running out of time to register.  This comprehensive training program put on by the Washington State Department of Agriculture along with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, is designed for farm supervisors and managers.   ...
WSDA Offering 2025 Japanese Beetle Treatment Sign-Up
WSDA Offering 2025 Japanese Beetle Treatment Sign-Up
WSDA Offering 2025 Japanese Beetle Treatment Sign-Up
According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, homeowners who live in a previous Japanese beetle treatment area in Yakima or Benton counties can now give consent and sign up for 2025 Japanese beetle treatments.  WSDA said southcentral Washington homeowners can get these free treatments by getting a consent form, either in English or in Spanish, filling it out and returning it to the
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year in a commercial poultry operation.  The WSDA says a commercial farm in Franklin County reported high numbers of sudden deaths in chickens on Friday, October 11th.  In addi...
Butchery Workshops Scheduled For Mid October
Butchery Workshops Scheduled For Mid October
Butchery Workshops Scheduled For Mid October
Washington State University Extension and the state Department of Agriculture will hold workshops targeted to small to medium sized meat producers or processors who sell to local consumers.  WSU Extension Meat Science experts and WSDA Regional Markets Program staff will hold a trio of interactive butchery sessions in the WA Meat up mobile butchery classroom.  In addi...
WSDA Investigating Potential Northern Giant Hornet Spotting
WSDA Investigating Potential Northern Giant Hornet Spotting
WSDA Investigating Potential Northern Giant Hornet Spotting
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investigating a possible northern giant hornet sighting in the Burley area near Port Orchard.  This invasive species is a known predator of honeybees.  The northern giant hornet is the largest hornet in the world, measuring up to 2 inches long.  This invasive spe...

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