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If you like wine, and who doesn't, the Auction of Washington Wines 'Virtual Wine Tastings' have to more episodes that you can take part in.
If you like wine, and who doesn't, the Auction of Washington Wines 'Virtual Wine Tastings' have to more episodes that you can take part in.
This year's 34th Annual Auction of Washington Wines, the first-ever Hybrid event, will be held next month.
This year's 34th Annual Auction of Washington Wines, the first-ever Hybrid event, will be held next month.
A natural approach, bees, to protecting crops from pests and disease, with Bee Vectoring Technologies.
A natural approach, bees, to protecting crops from pests and disease, with Bee Vectoring Technologies.
Technology is changing everything, including agriculture and Chad Colby of Colby AgTech says these are exciting times.
Technology is changing everything, including agriculture and Chad Colby of Colby AgTech says these are exciting times.
Technology is changing everything, including agriculture and Chad Colby of Colby AgTech says these are exciting times.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington state's largest wine maker, has been sold to a New York company.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington state's largest wine maker, has been sold to a New York company.
Ritzville Senator Mark Schoesler is calling out a Seattle Times story on protecting farmerworkers from the heat as one-sided and bad journalism.
Washington's Red Raspberries took a beating under the extreme high temps last week.
Washington's Red Raspberries took a beating under the extreme high temps last week.
The aptly-named Walls Wine in Walla Walla, has a wonderful nightmare of a wine you'll want to try.
The aptly-named Walls Wine in Walla Walla, has a wonderful nightmare of a wine you'll want to try.
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is out with its latest round of college scholarships for over 330 students.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is out with its latest round of college scholarships for over 330 students.
It's time to be on the lookout for Asian Giant Hornets as they emerge for the spring and the Washington Department of Agriculture could use your help.
It's time to be on the lookout for Asian Giant Hornets as they emerge for the spring and the Washington Department of Agriculture could use your help.
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
Governor Jay Inslee says agworkers will still follow COVID emergency rules until further notice.
Governor Jay Inslee says agworkers will still follow COVID emergency rules until further notice.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
Kontos Cellars is a Walla Walla winemaking family with generations of history in the community.
Kontos Cellars is a Walla Walla winemaking family with generations of history in the community.
Dry conditions have people concerned about the upcoming wildfire season, but UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says there's hope.
Dry conditions have people concerned about the upcoming wildfire season, but UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says there's hope.
May is Oregon Wine Month and 2021's celebration comes at us both live and virtually.
May is Oregon Wine Month and 2021's celebration comes at us both live and virtually.
The Ag World Golf Classic is back on course and coming up in just a few weeks. Ag World CEO Brian Henninger says there's still time to register!
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