Suspect in $250K Worth of Ag Fuel Card Thefts Arrested in QuincySuspect in $250K Worth of Ag Fuel Card Thefts Arrested in Quincy The Grant County Sheriff's Department says more arrests are likely comingJohn McKayJohn McKay
Budget Cuts Force Oregon to Stop Japanese Beetle EradicationsBudget Cuts Force Oregon to Stop Japanese Beetle EradicationsIn WA, eradication efforts began in 2020 when it was detected.John McKayJohn McKay
WA Recalls Popular Bird Seed Due to Invasive Weed ContaminationWA Recalls Popular Bird Seed Due to Invasive Weed ContaminationThe seeds rapidly produce weeds that can kill off crops and resist herbicides. John McKayJohn McKay
Large E. WA Farm Management Company Dumps 283 WorkersLarge E. WA Farm Management Company Dumps 283 WorkersThe company offers a variety of management, financial and other services for ag operations.John McKayJohn McKay
USDA Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Solar Projects on ‘Prime’ FarmlandUSDA Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Solar Projects on ‘Prime’ Farmlandthe USDA says the moves will help protect much-needed prime farmland. John McKayJohn McKay
Invasive Japanese Beetle Treatments Begin in Mid-ColumbiaInvasive Japanese Beetle Treatments Begin in Mid-Columbiathe invasive beetles hurt roses especially, many other plants and even young lawns.John McKayJohn McKay
Robot Zaps Farm Weeds With Lasers, Company Expands to RichlandRobot Zaps Farm Weeds With Lasers, Company Expands to RichlandThis device zaps and destroys field weeds, greatly lowering the need to use pesticides. John McKayJohn McKay
After 2 Year Lull, Asian Giant Murder Hornets Investigated in WAAfter 2 Year Lull, Asian Giant Murder Hornets Investigated in WAWSDA investigating another report of these devastating invasive hornets in WA John McKayJohn McKay
Japanese Beetle Quarantine Area Greatly Expanded in E. WAJapanese Beetle Quarantine Area Greatly Expanded in E. WAQuarantine area grows in southeast WA John McKayJohn McKay
WSU Gets Grant for Important Livestock Vaccine ResearchWSU Gets Grant for Important Livestock Vaccine ResearchVax research will try to develop shot to help against virulent tick-borne livestock virus. John McKayJohn McKay