WSDA Accepting Block Grant Proposals For Specialty CropsWSDA Accepting Block Grant Proposals For Specialty Cropsdeadline for proposals is coming in October. John McKayJohn McKay
Gala, Granny Smith Top Apples, but Cosmic Crisp is Closing FastGala, Granny Smith Top Apples, but Cosmic Crisp is Closing FastEvery year, Cosmic Crisp apples gain more market share. John McKayJohn McKay
WA State’s Apple Crop Expected to Be ‘Normal, Average’WA State’s Apple Crop Expected to Be ‘Normal, Average’a more normal or average crop is expected, down from last year's mammoth numbersJohn McKayJohn McKay
OR Dept. of Ag Offering Trade Mission Opportunity to DubaiOR Dept. of Ag Offering Trade Mission Opportunity to Dubaiover 5,500 vendors will be present. John McKayJohn McKay
July 21-27 Declared Organics Week in IdahoJuly 21-27 Declared Organics Week in IdahoIdaho has a number of organic operationsJohn McKayJohn McKay
New NW, Idaho, Wheat, Barley Alert Issued-Bacterial RelatedNew NW, Idaho, Wheat, Barley Alert Issued-Bacterial RelatedSeveral threat alerts issued.John McKayJohn McKay
WA Dept of Ag Issues Japanese Beetle Alert for Tri-Cities AreaWA Dept of Ag Issues Japanese Beetle Alert for Tri-Cities Areathese greenish copper shiny bettles can ravage yards, bushes, and crops John McKayJohn McKay
Seawater Used to Grow Plants? Research Looks to FutureSeawater Used to Grow Plants? Research Looks to FutureResearchers studying how to modify plants that would thrive with seawaterJohn McKayJohn McKay
Popular Green Bluff Orchard (Spokane) Won’t Open in 2024Popular Green Bluff Orchard (Spokane) Won’t Open in 2024The orchard hopes to return to full public access in 2025. John McKayJohn McKay
WA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom EdiblesWA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom Ediblesproducts contain potentially dangerous compounds, including including Muscimol, a compound found in Amanita muscaria mushrooms. John McKayJohn McKay