Leif Bakken
Washington Smoke Management Plan Approved
The Smoke Management Plan regulates prescribed burning on forest land aimed at reducing fuel loading, restoring forest ecosystems, and potentially reducing the risk to communities from catastrophic wildfires, while minimizing air quality impacts from smoke.
Washington Apples Coming in Hot
The full crop is estimated at just over 134 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples, a 28.8% increase from 2022’s 104.3 million boxes.
The Importance of Grain Inspection
Just like any food product that is purchased by a consumer, it must go through an inspection to make sure it is safe and what the customer wants.
Blueberry Season in Full Swing
July is blueberry month and blueberries just happen to grow across the Pacific Northwest, with great success in Oregon!