Production
WSU and USDA conduct survey for leafhopper management in Columbia Basin
Washington State University (WSU), along with with USDA-ARS, is conducting a survey of potato, vegetable and vegetable seed growers in the Columbia Ba... more »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance issues statement of principles
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vege... more »
Drain tiles manage excess water in fields
There are few tools that farmers can use to expand marketing windows, to get a slight jump-start on supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to restaurant... more »
Red River Valley fresh crop expected to rebound this year
After two straight disappointing years, the Red River Valley (RRV) is expected to produce a more normal-sized fresh crop this fall. Weather played ... more »
USDA to invest up to $300 million in new Organic Transition Initiative
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American ... more »
Traps received from 72 Idaho fields monitoring psyllids and Lso
Last week, the university received traps from 68 of the 72 fields that are being monitored this year. There were a total of 35 psyllids across 18 (27%... more »
Washington state labor dept. offers free consultations
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (WSDL&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) offers no-fee consultation ... more »
Wet spring, high input costs a challenge, but Eagle Eye Produce ready to ship ’22 potatoes
Harvest 2022 is underway in many of the major potato-producing regions of the United States, including Idaho and Washington. Eagle Eye Produce, a s... more »
USDA announces new opportunities to improve nutrient management
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which will deliver $19.5 billion in new conservation fu... more »
Soil Health Institute announces recommended measurements for evaluating soil health
The Soil Health Institute (SHI) announced Aug. 12 its recommended measurements for assessing soil health. These recommendations answer the No. 1 quest... more »
