First 2025 case of bird flu in Washington State confirmed
The first Washington State case of avian influenza, or bird flu, for 2025 has been confirmed in Franklin County.The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says a commercial farm there saw a ...
‘Uncertainty hits.’ WA farmers in tough spot over back-and-forth ag tariff threats
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico are paused for now. But some Mid-Columbia ag products in cross hairs if they come back.
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'Murder hornets' eradicated from US, Federal and Washington agriculture officials say
Federal and Washington state agriculture officials announced Wednesday that the northern giant hornet, also known as the "murder hornet," has been eradicated from the country. The Washington State ...
Food bank delivery program fueled by state at risk in budget talks
The Washington State Department of Agriculture made a $93 million line-item budget request to keep food assistance programs ...
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Can Washington’s farms survive? Labor shortages and deportation fears threaten agriculture
Washington State farmers are facing labor shortages, with potential mass deportations under President Trump's policies. The ...
USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying White House
Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the Agriculture Department, had told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House fired her Friday.