Wash. tree fruit labor outlook tight - AgMinute for April 25, 2014

Much of Washington's seasonal agricultural employment occurs in the tree fruit industry and it may be extra short this year, early numbers show. Click here for the full story

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Agriculture may contribute to air pollution, state says - AgMinute for April 16, 2014

Agricultural ammonia and nitrogen from vehicles in certain weather conditions are believed to be causing high nitrate levels that can be harmful near Yakima, Wash. Farm fertilizers and dairies might be sources of the ammonia. Click here for the full story

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Small town to get grape crushing plant - AgMinute for April 15, 2014

A wine grape crushing facility is being planned for George, Wash., which will boost city revenues and may spark development of an industrial park. Click here for the full story

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WSU puts decision-making tools online for farmers - AgMinute for April 11, 2014

Online tools from Washington State University will help farmers access research information to make grain variety selections and manage nitrogen fertilizer. Drew Lyon, leader of the WSU Extension Small Grains research team, welcomes grower feedback. Click here for the full story

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Fruit trees blooming early in Central Washington - AgMinute for April 9, 2014

Warm temperatures, particularly at night, are hastening blossom of Central Washington fruit trees and allowing more time for frost damage. Click here for the full story

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Washington wants to add 100,000 ag acres by 2020 - AgMinute for April 8, 2014

Washington hopes to add 100,000 more acres of working farmland by the year 2020. Natural resources assessment section supervisor Kirk Cook says the state wants to combat losses of prime farmland to development, particularly in western Washington. Click here for the full story

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Dairies, ranchers beset by too many elk - AgMinute for April 3, 2014

A state senator has called a meeting to address a problem of elk consuming forage on dairies and ranches meant for feeding dairy and beef cattle. Click here for the full story

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