WSDA

Property owners in Benton, Franklin, Yakima, and King counties can help protect local farms and gardens by signing a consent form allowing the state to treat their land for Japanese beetles — a pest already well established back East.

State leaders and farmers broke ground on the EL 80.6 water delivery system near Othello, set to boost the region's potato industry by channeling water from the Columbia River.

Washington State Department of Agriculture employees are fanning out across the state, setting traps to monitor for invasive pests that could threaten farms, gardens, and natural resources.

Washington's farmers are navigating stormy seas, grappling with rising costs and regulations that stretch their resources thin. What’s at stake for our local ranchers?

The USDA's latest funding announcement could open doors for local specialty crop markets. Exciting times are ahead for anyone invested in agriculture around here.

Next week, a low-flying plane will be buzzing over western Washington, tackling those pesky spongy moth caterpillars. Here’s what to expect.

Local farms are getting a much-needed boost. A new grant program is set to change the way we access fresh food in our communities.

It's tough times for our farmers as Washington slips to the bottom of the pack — a stark reminder of the challenges they face daily.

The WSDA is gearing up to tackle the Japanese beetle invasion, but they need your help. Our gardens depend on community cooperation this season.

With $14 million up for grabs, this new initiative could be a game-changer for lesser-known organizations fighting food insecurity.