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Technology is everywhere in agriculture, changing and transforming at a breakneck pace. To help local growers RDO is hosting their Ag Management Solutions Clinic Thursday in Coulee City. RDO’s Erin Hightower said their goal is to help producers understand and unlock all of the possibilities that exist in the latest farm equipment. ...

RDO will host an Orchard Sprayer Clinic in Sunnyside Wednesday.  This Spanish speaking event will allow those who need Washington credits for the upcoming season to earn them.  Erin Hightower with RDO said Wednesday’s Clinic starts at 1 p.m. with a guest...

RDO will host a Hay and Forage Clinic Wednesday January 29th at their Sunnyside location on Midvale Rd.  Erin Hightower said the three hour clinic will be unique, as each hour will focus on one specific topic.   Hour 1 will focus on swathers, the latest technology as well as proper maintenance. Hour ... Read More ...

After five stops across the Inland Northwest, RDO wraps up the boom spray portion of their clinics to help growers prepare for the upcoming season.  Erin Hightower with RDO said Thursday’s event in Ritzville will be a great educational opportunity for any producer that uses a large sprayer.  She note...

On Thursday, RDO will hold another clinic to help growers prepare for the upcoming growing season.  This event will take place in Othello, and will focus on those that work in the orchards or vineyards.  RDO’s Erin Hightower said Thursday’s efforts will focus primarily on pest management.   “There will ...

It may not feel like it with inches of snow still on the ground across much of the Northwest, but planting season will be here for potato growers before you know it.  In an effort to prepare growers, RDO will hold a Potato Central Clinic Thursday in Pasco.  ...

RDO Equipment Company will hold a Technology Field Day at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center Thursday.  The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon in Hermiston.   Northwest agronomist Erin Hightower said this will allow growers to check out the latest equipment from John Deere. 'Some...

The weather could be dreary across the Columbia Basin this weekend, which means this will be a perfect opportunity to attend the Benton Conservation District’s Small Farms Workshop.  The BCD’s Erin Hightower told the Washington Ag Network this will be an great opportunity for networking and to learn the latest farming management practices for smaller operations.   Hightow...