Daily minute-long news updates on Washington state agriculture. A product of Capital Press, the West's ag news source. Listen to us on the radio, iTunes, Stitcher and online. noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:08:57 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com224125http://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/en-usnoEast Oregonian Media Groupwashington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanMinute-long news updates on the business of agriculture in Washington state.A podcast from Capital Press, the West's ag news sourceCapital Pressnewsroom@capitalpress.comCapital Presshttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/05/organic-checkoff-draws-supporters.htmlNational Checkoff programOrganic Trade AssociatonUSDAThu, 21 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-7314449478481242415 The Organic Trade Association has petitioned USDA for a checkoff program for organic after more than 5,000 organic farms and businesses weighed in on the proposal and supported it 2 to 1. Click here for the full story.  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe Organic Trade Association has petitioned USDA for a checkoff program for organic after more than 5,000 organic farms and businesses weighed in on the proposal and supported it 2 to 1. Click here for the full story.  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe Organic Trade Association has petitioned USDA for a checkoff program for organic after more than 5,000 organic farms and businesses weighed in on the proposal and supported it 2 to 1. Click here for the full story.  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/05/roza-district-keeps-looking-for-water.htmlRoza IrrigationSVIDYakima BasinWed, 20 May 2015 14:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-8371732767027470467 Summer water supply in Washington's Yakima Basin is now forecast at 44 percent of normal because of drought. A major irrigation district continues its quest for water to lease. Click here for full story  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noSummer water supply in Washington's Yakima Basin is now forecast at 44 percent of normal because of drought. A major irrigation district continues its quest for water to lease. Click here for full story  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressSummer water supply in Washington's Yakima Basin is now forecast at 44 percent of normal because of drought. A major irrigation district continues its quest for water to lease. Click here for full story  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/state-agency-water-prices-high-supplies.htmlDepartment of EcologydroughtexpensiveirrigationWashingtonwaterYakima BasinTue, 28 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-989669706576761232 A state agency projects that water will be expensive and hard to come by in the drought-stricken Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noA state agency projects that water will be expensive and hard to come by in the drought-stricken Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressA state agency projects that water will be expensive and hard to come by in the drought-stricken Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/wsu-livestock-specialist-fights-false.htmllivestock specialistPaul KuberWashington State University ExtensionWSUFri, 24 Apr 2015 08:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-7286794040744048122 Washington State University Extension northeast regional livestock specialist Paul Kuber took over a key position in February. Kuber wants to provide processors and ranchers with the information they need to make important decisions. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington State University Extension northeast regional livestock specialist Paul Kuber took over a key position in February. Kuber wants to provide processors and ranchers with the information they need to make important decisions. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington State University Extension northeast regional livestock specialist Paul Kuber took over a key position in February. Kuber wants to provide processors and ranchers with the information they need to make important decisions. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/water-managers-respond-to-deepening.htmldroughtirrigationjunior water rightrationingreservoirssenior water rightUS Bureau of ReclamationWashingtonwaterYakima BasinThu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-3424576314791379841 The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has started drawing down Yakima Basin reservoirs and an irrigation district is rationing water — two signs the drought has taken hold. Click here for the full stories Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has started drawing down Yakima Basin reservoirs and an irrigation district is rationing water — two signs the drought has taken hold. Click here for the full stories Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has started drawing down Yakima Basin reservoirs and an irrigation district is rationing water — two signs the drought has taken hold. Click here for the full stories Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/doe-rewriting-rules-for-feedlot-permits.htmlCAFO permitscattleDepartment of EcologyDOEfeedlotslivestockmanureWashingtonTue, 21 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-536736522901234480 Washington Department of Ecology is rewriting rules for CAFO permits. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington Department of Ecology is rewriting rules for CAFO permits. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington Department of Ecology is rewriting rules for CAFO permits. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/washington-senate-and-house-agree-on.htmlBakken crude oilfreightHousenitrogen fertilizerSenatetrainsWashingtonFri, 17 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-1690200792990006086 The Washington Senate and House have agreed that trains hauling nitrogen fertilizer won’t have to add crew members, a proposal that farm lobbyists warned would have raised freight costs for growers. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe Washington Senate and House have agreed that trains hauling nitrogen fertilizer won’t have to add crew members, a proposal that farm lobbyists warned would have raised freight costs for growers. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe Washington Senate and House have agreed that trains hauling nitrogen fertilizer won’t have to add crew members, a proposal that farm lobbyists warned would have raised freight costs for growers. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/drought-outlook-deepens-in-yakima-basin.htmldroughtirrigationjunior water rightOlympic Peninsulasenior water rightWalla Wallawaterwater forecastYakima BasinTue, 7 Apr 2015 13:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-5266664413130453112 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation reports the drought outlook is worsening in Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noU.S. Bureau of Reclamation reports the drought outlook is worsening in Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressU.S. Bureau of Reclamation reports the drought outlook is worsening in Yakima Basin. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/apple-issues-continue-in-mexico-china.htmlappleapplesChinamarketMexicoshippersUNIFRUTWashingtonMon, 6 Apr 2015 09:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-5911502505973592641 Washington apple shippers are trying to maintain access into Mexico and are waiting on process for the final green light for all varieties into China. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington apple shippers are trying to maintain access into Mexico and are waiting on process for the final green light for all varieties into China. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington apple shippers are trying to maintain access into Mexico and are waiting on process for the final green light for all varieties into China. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/04/apple-commission-not-eager-to-promote.htmlapplesclub varietiesGalaRed DeliciousWashington Apple CommissionWed, 1 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-6386068146999140067 An idea of promoting club apple varieties wasn't embraced by the Washington Apple Commission at a recent meeting. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noAn idea of promoting club apple varieties wasn't embraced by the Washington Apple Commission at a recent meeting. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressAn idea of promoting club apple varieties wasn't embraced by the Washington Apple Commission at a recent meeting. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/03/warm-winter-increases-chances-of-foot.htmleyespotPlant Pathologiststrawbreaker foot rotTim MurrayWashington State University Extensionwheatwinter wheatTue, 24 Mar 2015 08:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-1077026022931030564 A warm winter has increased the chances of strawbreaker foot rot impacting wheat appearing, a Washington State University Extension plant pathologist says. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noA warm winter has increased the chances of strawbreaker foot rot impacting wheat appearing, a Washington State University Extension plant pathologist says. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressA warm winter has increased the chances of strawbreaker foot rot impacting wheat appearing, a Washington State University Extension plant pathologist says. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/03/wanapum-dam-repairs-nearing-completion.htmlColumbia Rivercrack repairirrigationWanapum DamWashingtonFri, 20 Mar 2015 08:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-4259778134996526201 Repairs on a cracked Columbia River dam in the center of Washington state are wrapping up and the dam's reservoir is being refilled. Irrigators will have water. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noRepairs on a cracked Columbia River dam in the center of Washington state are wrapping up and the dam's reservoir is being refilled. Irrigators will have water. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressRepairs on a cracked Columbia River dam in the center of Washington state are wrapping up and the dam's reservoir is being refilled. Irrigators will have water. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/03/washington-mounting-case-for-drought.htmldroughtWashingtonwatershedsThu, 12 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-3171151126656794512 A comprehensive review of Washington's watersheds confirms that conditions are pointing toward the state's first drought in a decade. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noA comprehensive review of Washington's watersheds confirms that conditions are pointing toward the state's first drought in a decade. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressA comprehensive review of Washington's watersheds confirms that conditions are pointing toward the state's first drought in a decade. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/02/hard-cider-makers-lobby-for-their-own.htmlapplesbeverageciderhard cidermarketingWashington State Wine CommissionwinemakersFri, 27 Feb 2015 08:00:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-9144919335499137825 Washington hard cider makers are lobbying to break away from winemakers and form their own marketing association. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington hard cider makers are lobbying to break away from winemakers and form their own marketing association. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington hard cider makers are lobbying to break away from winemakers and form their own marketing association. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/02/100-million-or-more-at-stake-in.htmlback payemployeesgrowerslawsuitpiece-raterest breaksWashingtonWashington Supreme CourtFri, 13 Feb 2015 08:42:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-5312252094990794293 A lawsuit over whether piece-rate pay includes compensation for rest breaks will be heard by the Washington Supreme Court. If growers lose, it could cost them $100 million or more in back pay to employees. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noA lawsuit over whether piece-rate pay includes compensation for rest breaks will be heard by the Washington Supreme Court. If growers lose, it could cost them $100 million or more in back pay to employees. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressA lawsuit over whether piece-rate pay includes compensation for rest breaks will be heard by the Washington Supreme Court. If growers lose, it could cost them $100 million or more in back pay to employees. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/01/dryland-makes-waves-across-region.htmlagriculturedocumentaryDrylandPacific NorthwestSpokane International Film FestivalWed, 28 Jan 2015 14:02:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-5661162923125571856 The agriculture-themed documentary, "Dryland," about two Lind, Wash., farmers coming of age, screens Feb. 6 at the Spokane International Film Festival. That's one of the latest stops for the film around the Pacific Northwest. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe agriculture-themed documentary, "Dryland," about two Lind, Wash., farmers coming of age, screens Feb. 6 at the Spokane International Film Festival. That's one of the latest stops for the film around the Pacific Northwest. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe agriculture-themed documentary, "Dryland," about two Lind, Wash., farmers coming of age, screens Feb. 6 at the Spokane International Film Festival. That's one of the latest stops for the film around the Pacific Northwest. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/01/on-need-for-manure-bill-farm-lobbyists.htmlfarm groupslobbyingmanure applicationsproposalregulationsWed, 28 Jan 2015 13:57:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-4622704968245258600 Farm groups are lobbying against a proposal to set up a new state program to regulate manure applications. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noFarm groups are lobbying against a proposal to set up a new state program to regulate manure applications. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressFarm groups are lobbying against a proposal to set up a new state program to regulate manure applications. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/01/washington-lawmakers-push-for-higher.htmllawmakersminimum wageraisingWashingtonWed, 28 Jan 2015 13:47:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-1675070074989883532 Washington lawmakers propose gradually raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2019. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington lawmakers propose gradually raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2019. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington lawmakers propose gradually raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2019. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/01/washington-lawmaker-introduces-ag-gag.htmlAg-GagbillIdahoJoe SchmickWashingtonWed, 28 Jan 2015 13:36:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-7627960838736078205 Washington Rep. Joe Schmick has introduced a bill modeled after Idaho's law. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noWashington Rep. Joe Schmick has introduced a bill modeled after Idaho's law. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressWashington Rep. Joe Schmick has introduced a bill modeled after Idaho's law. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2015/01/bird-flu-barrier-forces-washington.htmlBellinghambird fluchickshatcherytrade restrictionsWashingtonWed, 14 Jan 2015 08:57:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-7096350821546133722 A Bellingham, Wash., hatchery was forced to euthanize 22,000 healthy chicks Jan. 9 because of trade restrictions imposed by Canada after bird flu was found in non-commercial flocks in south-central Washington. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noA Bellingham, Wash., hatchery was forced to euthanize 22,000 healthy chicks Jan. 9 because of trade restrictions imposed by Canada after bird flu was found in non-commercial flocks in south-central Washington. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressA Bellingham, Wash., hatchery was forced to euthanize 22,000 healthy chicks Jan. 9 because of trade restrictions imposed by Canada after bird flu was found in non-commercial flocks in south-central Washington. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2014/12/washington-parks-proposes-farmers-pay.htmlfarmersfeeslong-distance trailsmotorized vehiclesParks and RecreationpolicyWashingtonWed, 10 Dec 2014 14:00:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-1329607363131132342 The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission iis working on a policy setting fees and terms for when farmers can use long-distance trails otherwise off-limits to motorized vehicles. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe Washington Parks and Recreation Commission iis working on a policy setting fees and terms for when farmers can use long-distance trails otherwise off-limits to motorized vehicles. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe Washington Parks and Recreation Commission iis working on a policy setting fees and terms for when farmers can use long-distance trails otherwise off-limits to motorized vehicles. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2014/12/pnw-cherry-growers-sell-record-crop.htmlcherriescherryCherry Institute in YakimaPacific NorthwestPNWrecordWed, 10 Dec 2014 13:51:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-1282162892367584288 Cherry growers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah are invited to the 72nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Wash., Jan. 16. They will discuss the record 2014 crop and ways to sell more cherries. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noCherry growers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah are invited to the 72nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Wash., Jan. 16. They will discuss the record 2014 crop and ways to sell more cherries. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressCherry growers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah are invited to the 72nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Wash., Jan. 16. They will discuss the record 2014 crop and ways to sell more cherries. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2014/12/irrigators-seek-support-in-olympia-for.htmlColumbia-Snake River Irrigators AssociationirrigationOdessa subareasupportWashington stateWed, 10 Dec 2014 13:50:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-2161879086550670445 The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association doesn't want state money, but it is asking for political support for a project to irrigate 14,000 acres in the Odessa Subarea. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association doesn't want state money, but it is asking for political support for a project to irrigate 14,000 acres in the Odessa Subarea. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association doesn't want state money, but it is asking for political support for a project to irrigate 14,000 acres in the Odessa Subarea. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2014/12/wsda-sets-hearings-on-rules-to-trace.htmlDepartment of AgriculturediseasesEllensburglivestockOlympiaWashingtonTue, 2 Dec 2014 11:56:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-4667345007298792255 The Washington Department of Agriculture will hold public hearings in Olympia and Ellensburg on two rules related to investigating livestock diseases. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe Washington Department of Agriculture will hold public hearings in Olympia and Ellensburg on two rules related to investigating livestock diseases. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe Washington Department of Agriculture will hold public hearings in Olympia and Ellensburg on two rules related to investigating livestock diseases. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairymanhttp://washingtonagminute.blogspot.com/2014/12/growers-thankful-usda-gobbling-up.htmlcranberriessurplusUSDAWashingtonTue, 2 Dec 2014 11:53:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631370253708592163.post-5172413458044367703 The USDA will buy more cranberries than New Jersey grows in a year. For that, a Washington farmer is grateful. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader. 0newsroom@capitalpress.com (Capital Press)noThe USDA will buy more cranberries than New Jersey grows in a year. For that, a Washington farmer is grateful. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.Capital PressThe USDA will buy more cranberries than New Jersey grows in a year. For that, a Washington farmer is grateful. Click here for the full story Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite RSS reader.washington,farming,ranching,agriculture,news,dairy,cattle,wheat,hay,ag,farm,ranch,dairyman