Friday, August 22, 2014

Wash. state OKs killing wolves in vicinity of sheep - AgMinute for August 22, 2014


The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is allowing Hunters, Wash., rancher Dave Dashiell and staff to kill wolves in the Huckleberry pack that approach Dashiell's flock of 1,800 sheep. Wolf attacks have continued following depredations despite nonlethal measures, according to the department. Click here for the full story

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Ranchers blame lack of info for wolf kills - AgMinute for August 19, 2014


The Stevens County Cattlemen's Association says 14 sheep killed by a collared wolf in the Huckleberry pack could have been avoided by more information from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Click here for the full story

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Record Washington apple crop forecast - AgMinute for August 14, 2014


The Washington apple industry is forecasting a record 140.2-million-box crop. A three-month harvest is just starting. Having enough pickers and enough good weather for harvest are concerns. So is disruption of markets because of Russia's ban. Click here for the full story

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Russian ban hurts Washington apples - AgMinute for August 12, 2014


Loss of Russia as an export market puts the squeeze on the Washington apple industry to find other buyers for about $12 million worth of apples. Click here for the full story

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Apple commission increases export promotions - AgMinute for August 11, 2014


The Washington Apple Commission has increased apple export promotions 15 percent to help sell this fall's crop, which is expected to be large. Click here for the full story

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Labor Dept. renews, expands litigation against berry farm - AgMinute for August 6, 2014


The U.S. Labor Department is pursuing a new lawsuit against a Washington blueberry farm that it battled in court last year, and has expanded the litigation to include affiliated companies. Click here for the full story

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Commission denies conservation groups’ wolf petition - AgMinute for August 5, 2014


The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has denied conservation groups' petition adding requirements for ranchers to receive compensation for depredations of livestock by wolves or before the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife kills problem wolves. The groups plan to appeal to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, says Center for Biological Diversity western wolf manager Amaroq Weiss. Click here for the full story

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