labor day

Producers in southcentral Washington impacted by a wildfire Labor Day weekend near Kahlotus may receive financial assistance from the FSA. The department is implementing the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) due to damage caused by this wildfire to livestock fence and livestock water troughs ...

The National Milk Producers Federation reminds dairy farmers to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP is the main method USDA is using to help farmers weather the COVID-19 pandemic. NMPF spokesperson Chris Galen said dairy farmers have received nearly $2 billion, but there is more funding available ...

After a summer of hot smoky conditions, most of the Northwest welcomed the cooler and in some cases wetter weather that moved in this week.  And while temperatures are expected to rebound slightly Wednesday, Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service anticipates we’ll see cooler weather as we move closer to the holiday weekend.   “...

Gary Crawford has tips and ideas to prevent food borne illnesses from ruining your Labor Day picnic plans.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Labor Day weekend is this weekend and as the unofficial end of summer, it is certainly to be full of barbecues and other assorted fun activities.   But before you throw the meat on the grill, the USDA is reminding you to be safe and prepared to stop foodborne illnesses.  ...