Shellfish producers say Willapa Bay spraying effective - AgMinute for September 25, 2014

Willapa Bay clam growers say the initial spraying of the herbicide imazamox was effective against Japanese eelgrass. Environmentalists will seek to stop a second spraying.Click here for the full story

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Washington blueberries look to extend record streak - AgMinute for September 24, 2014

Washington blueberry growers expect a record-setting crop for an eighth straight year. Prices have fallen since 2011's lucrative crop, but farmers say that means blueberries going into more products. Click Here for the full story

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Wash. farmer, daughter on ‘Survivor’ - AgMinute for September 23, 2014

He survived decades as a Washington farmer. Now Dale Wentworth and his daughter, Kelley, find out if they can survive on the CBS reality show "Survivor." Click here for the full story

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WSU greenhouse space gets $5 million boost - AgMinute for September 19, 2014

The Washington Grain Commission donated $5 million to help Washington State University increase greenhouse space. Click here for the full story

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WSDA asks to enforce federal food law - AgMinute for September 18, 2014

The Washington Department of Agriculture is willing to take on enforcing new federal food safety law if Congress funds it. A Washington state lawmaker says he doesn't want to go to the trouble of setting up a state enforcement program unless federal regulators really relinquish control. Click here for the full story

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New wolf pack moves into Washington state - AgMinute for September 17, 2014

A Washington rancher says wolves in the new Profanity Peak pack have been preying on their livestock. Click here for the full story

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Washington cranberry growers like crop, if not market - AgMinute for September 16, 2014

Western Washington's warm summer has cranberry growers on the coast looking forward to a robust fall harvest, but demand for the fruit looks less certain. Click here for the full story

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Counties receive payments for ESA limits - AgMinute for September 5, 2014

Two Southwest Washington counties received compensation for restrictions imposed by the Endangered Species Act, but the compensation fund is exhausted and counties say they still need help. Click here for the full story

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Researcher finds new nematode in Washington state - AgMinute for September 4, 2014

The new nematode, found on several sites in Washington State for the first time, is closely related to a common nematode and isn't any more harmful, said WSU plant pathologist Tim Murray. Click here for the full story

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Rancher left ‘high and dry’ by canceled wolf hunt - AgMinute for September 3, 2014

The Stevens County sheep rancher said he was left "high and dry" when state wildlife officials called off a wolf hunt, forcing him to move his flock to keep it from being attacked. Click here for the full story

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Pacific Northwest pear forecast increases - AgMinute for August 28, 2014

The Pacific Northwest pear crop is about 1.5 million boxes larger than forecast in May but still smaller than last year's record which should offset loss of exports to Russia. Click here for the full story

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Large apple crop holds down processing prices - AgMinute for August 27, 2014

Big apple crops in the United States and Europe will be challenged by Russia's boycott. Washington growers hope weather stays good for maximum quality. Click here for the full story

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