Under Chapter 173-167 WAC, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) has adopted an Emergency Drought Funding Rule to continue the Drought Response Grant for eligible public entities within the Yakima Basin Watersheds.

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is launching the Columbia River Drought Insurance Program to assist in providing water for curtailed irrigators during the next Columbia River drought.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing refined interim core maps identifying areas important to 12 threatened or endangered (listed) species and their critical habitats as designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Washington State University (WSU) Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center (NWREC) is going to host the three upcoming Horticultural Weed Scientist candidates’ stakeholder presentations.

Potatoes USA is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for its 2026 board members. A total of 49 board seats are available, including three-year and two-year terms. All terms will begin in March 2026.

Plan to attend Oregon State University's (OSU) Field Day. It will take place on June 25, 2025 in Hermiston, Oregon. 

Food safety is key to fresh produce industry.  Employees who are involved in the development and implementation of food safety programs must receive foundational training to accurately identify hazards and develop programs to effectively mitigate risk.

As the Senate takes up its version of the agriculture, nutrition, and forestry budget reconciliation bill (released June 10, 2025), much of the attention has been on controversial SNAP reductions. But tucked within the hundreds of pages is a noteworthy array of enhancements aimed at U.S. specialty crops and horticultural producers. These targeted investments reflect growing recognition of the economic, nutritional, and environmental value of crops beyond corn, soy, wheat, and cotton.

President Donald J. Trump today signed a Presidential Memorandum revoking a 2023 executive action issued by the Biden administration aimed at restoring native fish populations in the Columbia River Basin, including salmon and steelhead.

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is opening the Farm to School Purchasing Grant application for the 2025–2027 biennium. Applications are due by 5:00 PM PST on July 3, 2025.

Selling your used farm equipment or looking to buy?  It just got easier, Spud Seller is now up and running and available for you!

Don't miss out! Washington State University is hosting it's annual Field Day in Othello, Washington on June 26, 2025.