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National forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says many people see the dry conditions and mistakenly think conditions are favorable for hiking and camping

The mild winter and recent warmer temperatures are giving crews access to prescribed fire units earlier this year than last.

Washington State University will start their Tree Fruit Days this week for growers and producers across north central Washington.   “Topics include pest and disease management, invasive species, climate impacts on pollination, discussions on agricultural labor, and evaluating emerging technologies,” said WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Tianna DuPont.  She added this is a...

The Washington Wine Community continues to grow. On Friday, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau published the final rule, establishing Rocky Reach as Washington’s 20th American Viticultural Area, better known as AVA. “We are extremely pleased to have the Rocky Reach AVA approved,” said David and Michelle Dufenhorst, who own Rocky Pond Winery and two vineyards located within the AVA. “Thi

During a virtual annual meeting the Washington Winegrowers Association reelected three incumbents to serve on the Board of Directors. The trio were elected to serve three year terms. Those Board Members reelected were: •            Becca De Kleine (Four Feathers Wine Estates, Prosser) •            Scott Williams (Kiona Vineyards & Winery, Benton City) •            Shane Collins (Rocky Pond W

Earlier this week, the Auction of Washington Wines announced its 2019 Industry Grant Award, is as going to a Yakima community organization.  La Casa Hogar works to connect and educate Latina families across the Yakima Valley.  The $15,000 will help support Hogar’s Adult Education Programs for farmworkers, including wine grape pickers, growers, and wine producers, as well as their families.   La Ca

On Friday, Senators Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray and Representative Dan Newhouse as well as the rest of the Washington congressional delegation called on the USDA to declare a federal agriculture disaster for 12 counties.  The lawmakers called on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to declare counties where crops were damaged or destroyed by unseasonably cold weather.  ...

In an effort to expand breakfast access for Washington most impoverished students, a North Central Washington lawmaker is teaming up with regional farmers.  Chelan Republican Mike Steele has introduced House Bill 1508, also known as the “Breakfast After The Bell”.  The legislatio...