Whitman County

In Whitman County near Rosalia, a weekend outing turned dangerous for one man. The story behind his critical injuries is still unfolding.

According to the latest forecast released by Washington State University, stripe rust is forecasted in the low epidemic range for the eastern Pacific Northwest.  Low epidemic range, meaning a 1%-20% yield loss, is anticipated for the 2025 growing season, based on the predication models using the weather data from November 2024 to February 2025.  WSU’s m...

Amanda Argona says one of the best things about the Pullman Farmers Market is the opportunity to see friends and neighbors. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

Lauren Stubbs is the 2020-2021 Washington FFA Vice President. But the accolades don’t end there for the recent Lacrosse High School grad. Earlier this year, she was one of five FFA members, nationwide, to receive the Presidential Scholars Award. Stu ...

On Thursday, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Washington’s Franklin and Walla Walla counties as primary natural disaster area. That means producers in those two counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for emergency FSA loans. Th ...

Fire destroyed a Whitman County grain elevator Tuesday.  According to Pullman Radio News, the fire at Knott Elevator west of Endicott broke out around 1 p.m.  Area firefighters from LaCrosse, St. John, Colfax and surrounding communities responded but could not snuff out the flames.  The ele...

Fire destroyed a Whitman County grain elevator Tuesday.  According to Pullman Radio News, the fire at Knott Elevator west of Endicott broke out around 1 p.m.  Area firefighters from LaCrosse, St. John, Colfax and surrounding communities responded but could not snuff out the flames.  The ele...

This weekend, the Washington Legislature passed a State transportation budget that includes a little more than $11 million for highway 26 in Whitman County.  Not only is this an extremely busy and important roadway for farmers across the Palouse and Central Washington, it's also important for those associated with Washington State University.  ...

The FSA announced Monday, the price of Hard Red Winter in Whitman County has fallen below the loan rate, meaning growers can now receive a Loan Deficiency Payment on bushels of HRW.  As of Monday, the rate is 8 cents a bushel.  To be eligible for this program, growers must have filled out a one page paper before you lose beneficial interest in the crop.   From ...