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Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
When it comes to the snowpack in Washington’s higher elevations, it’s not looking bad; but it’s also not looking fabulous.  That’s how Scott Pattee with NRCS-Washington is describing the statewide snowpack, which is sitting at 99% of average.  Pattee noted while the Northwes...
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
The Idaho snowpack is looking really good for the mid-way portion in the 2022-2023 snow year.  Erin Whorton, NRCS Idaho, said most of the basins are at or above normal for this time of year.  The only three basins not at average are in the northern portion of the state, where the Northern Panhandle, Spokane, and Clearwater are all below 100% for mid-January.   With these...
NWFCS, Farm Credit West Create New Association
NWFCS, Farm Credit West Create New Association
NWFCS, Farm Credit West Create New Association
Earlier this week, stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West overwhelmingly approved a merger of their associations.  The new association, AgWest Farm Credit, will serve more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states.  The mer...
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
The Washington snowpack is looking good for this time of year.   But good is not great.   Scott Pattee with NRCS Washington said December was a bit of a letdown after such as strong start to the snow year in November.   “Quite a bit less than it was last month.  But surprisingly, ...
Prescribed Burns Planned For Washington's Stevens County
Prescribed Burns Planned For Washington's Stevens County
Prescribed Burns Planned For Washington's Stevens County
With the wet and cooler weather, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed burn for 240 acres of state land located about seven miles north of Deer Park.  DNR hopes to start that burn Monday.   The prescribed fires will help control the amount of fuel available for wildfires, improve the health of older trees and support new and current wildlife habitats.  A rec
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
American Farmland Trust recently released a multi-year study that indicates that if changes are not made, up to 25 million acres of farm land will be lost across the U.S. by 2040.  Addie Candib with AFT said their study looked at three different levels of urban sprawl and the impact it would have on the farm community: Business as usual will result in the loss of 18 million acres  “Runaway” spraw
Future of Farming: Agriculture Has A Global Impact
Future of Farming: Agriculture Has A Global Impact
Future of Farming: Agriculture Has A Global Impact
Farming has a variety of impacts on communities across the region, and the PNW as a whole, but the impact does not stop there.  Ainsley Carpenter, Washington’s 2021-20211 FFA Vice President said many people don’t appreciate how important agriculture is to the entire plant.   Click Here t...
Despite Recent Showers Portions Of Eastern Washington Remain Dry
Despite Recent Showers Portions Of Eastern Washington Remain Dry
Despite Recent Showers Portions Of Eastern Washington Remain Dry
The Department of Ecology says a cool and wet spring brought relief to much of Washington following the drought of 2021, but in a few parts of eastern Washington, the drought lingers. Because of that , the Washington Department of Ecology has issued an amended drought declaration for watersheds in eight eastern Washington counties that will go into effect June 1st ...

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