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Program: Washington Ag Today
Washington Ag Today
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Cherry Crop Outlook
Cherry harvest here in the state is expected to begin in early June.
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Newly Appointed National Processed Raspberry Council
USDA AMS works with Washington Red Raspberry Commission to set up new Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research and Information program.
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Worldwide Hemp Market
Hemp is illegal to grow in the U.S., but hemp products are perfectly legal as import items.
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White Bluffs Bladderpod ESA Designation & CRP Signup
Franklin County landowners protest ESA designation, and CRP signup ends June 14th.
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Mosquito Bills Becomes Law
Two bills dealing with mosquito population control signed into law.
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Clore Wine & Culinary Center "Toast to Construction" Celebration
The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center located on Wine Country Road in Prosser is nearing completion.
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Free Integrated Pest Management Supplies & FDA Food Safety Rules
WSPC providing potato growers with IPM supplies, and comment period for FDA proposed safety rules extended.
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Centennial Celebration Continues
WSDA Centennial events continue around the state.
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Best Of Labor Conference Breakout Webinar Series
WAFLA repeating best of 2013 labor conference breakouts.
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New Veterinary & Biomedical Research Building Dedication & Sheep School
WSU dedicates $96 million state of the art Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building, and PSPSBA hosts annual Sheep School.
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Dairy Sustainability Awards & FFA Convention
Sunnyside dairy wins sustainability award, and 83rd Washington State FFA Convention kicks off May 9th.
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Unknown Grape Vine Disease & Gypsy Moth Treatment Begins
WSU researchers searching for answers on new virus infecting grape vines, and treatment for forest destroying caterpillars begins.
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Washington Grown
WSPC & WAWG campaign to tell the true story of agriculture in the state.
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Alpaca and Llama Workshop & Emergency Wolf Ruling
Free Llama and Alpaca Information Day to be held May 4th at JNK Llama Farm, and Eastern Washington individuals given the right to shoot wolves attacking livestock or pets.
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Changes Coming to FSA Offices
New computer system for the USDA Farm Service Agency will combine FSA GIS components along with the agency’s farm records data.
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MIDAS Project
During April FSA employees nationwide have been training to operate a new computer system.
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Business of Feeding the World & Pasture To Palate
Agri-Business Week for High School Students coming this summer, and Pasture to Palate Farm Walk at Heron Pond Farms.
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Bringing Farm Fresh Food To Local Institutions
SMNW is researching investment opportunities in ag production, aggregation, processing and distribution that can serve the institutional market, bringing fresh regional food to those who need it most.
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Connecting Farm Fresh Food To Local Institutions
Slow Money NW project aims to invest in bringing farm fresh food to local institutions.
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Food Stamp Challenge Results
WSPC's “Food Stamp Challenge” a nutritional success.
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Immigration Reform Bill
Agriculture Workforce Coalition Leaders support "gang of eight's" 844 page bill on immigration reform.
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Waulking Wool
This year the Shepherds' Extravaganza is highlighting the ancient art of "waulking wool" .
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Shepherds’ Extravaganza
Every year the Shepherds' Extravaganza showcases local and national sheep breeders, wool growers and craft vendors.
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Asparagus Harvest Begins, ECP Benefits, & Crop Update
Asparagus harvest begins in Mid-Columbia, some producers may be eligible for Emergency Conservation Program benefits, and latest crop update.
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Vineyard Habitat Restoration Farm Walk
There are more farm walks scheduled this year, and some of those will be more hands on.
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Increased Grazing Fees, Wildfire Season Begins, & Farm Walks
Budget proposes increased grazing fees, wildfire season officially begins, and success of farm walks.
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Forest Management Hearing
Hearing held to address active forest management.
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Beef Day On The Hill & Heat Tolerant Grain
Today's the day to enjoy a tri-tip sandwich on the hill, and WSU researchers working to develop wheat varieties that are better at tolerating the high temperatures.
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Cowboy Senate Resolution
State Senator Sharon Brown has taken up the reins to push for a National Day of the Cowboy here in Washington.
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Legislative Update & Nursery Grower Reminder
Some bills go by the wayside while some survive, and nursery growers reminded of upcoming sales closing dates for insurance coverage.
