yakima valley

The Yakima Valley's water situation is looking stable, but junior rights holders are facing some tough numbers this year.

Water levels in central Washington are holding steady, but is it enough for everything that grows in our region? Let’s break it down.

As March wraps up, some good news trickles in for local irrigators—let’s talk about what’s happening at central Washington's reservoirs.

As spring approaches, a familiar concern looms in the Yakima Basin—water supply forecasts are painting a troubling picture for local farmers.

As spring creeps in, local farmers are feeling the weight of low snowpack numbers. It’s a balance of hope and concern for the irrigation ahead.

The growing season is just getting started, but there are already concerns that it could be difficult year for producers in central Washington.  Scott Ravell, manager of the Roza Irrigation District said the Yakima Valley is dealing with some difficult economic conditions.   “...

The Bureau of Reclamation released its April total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin, which shows little change in the anticipated water supply for the season ahead.  Like the March report, this month’s forecast indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season.  The estimate ...

A recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold an EPA’s preliminary injunction against a group of Yakima Valley dairies means those dairies must continue to test for nitrate contamination.  That recent ruling follows an appeal by the dairy farms against a previous court order mandating the expanded tests.   Larry ...

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Fall is a heavy harvest season for many crops, and a heavy top wire is being harvested for hops as well.