Weather

A weather transition is on the horizon, bringing with it a mix of challenges and surprises for our growing season this year.

Oil prices took a wild ride this past week, leaving many wondering what’s next for their wallets at the pump.

As producers grapple with the impact of wild weather, there’s a silver lining for dairy prices.

Mild temperatures have become the theme this winter. Will New Year’s celebrations be snowy or just chilly in the Tri-Cities?

It’s been over a month since the National Weather Service declared a La Nina, but here’s an interesting side note; this is the fifth time in six winters that we will be dealing with La Niña or La Niña-like conditions.

Technology is coming at the farming community at a breakneck pace these days, but if that technology doesn’t help improve yields and quality is it really worth it?

For area sugarbeet growers, 2024 was a good year.    “We saw great yields, great sugars this year. Mother Nature was very cooperative, so I think our growers all across the growing region were pretty happy with their yield overall," said Samantha Parrott Executive Director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association.   She said th...

Front and Center for the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, disaster assistance and what a federal package should include.  A variety of federal officials testified before senators Wednesday, including Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small.   “...

As the scorching summer months quickly approach, Idahoans are encouraged to prepare for what meteorologists are predicting to be a blistering season...

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.