Kittitas County Implements Short-Term Burn Ban to Curb Fire Risks
Kittitas County takes action with burn ban to reduce wildfire risk. Find out which activities are restricted and exceptions for safe outdoor cooking.
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Preventing CCP Land Acquisition: Newhouse's Proposed Legislation
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse introduces Act to prevent CCP land purchases near federal properties.
USDA Adds New Rules To Stop Abusive Horse Soring Practices
The USDA has stepped up its regulations of the Horse Protection Act to try to eliminate the practice of horse soring.
Federal Agencies Propose Strategy For Reduced Food Loss and Waste
The FDA, USDA, and EPA have published a draft of a national strategy to reduce food loss and waste in the United States by 50% by 2030.
USDA to conduct Commercial Floriculture survey
Beginning in late December, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the 2024 Commercial Floriculture Survey with approximately 1,100 producers throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Crop Conditions in WA, OR, and ID For Week Ending Nov 12
The USDA has released its weekly crop progress and condition report for the Pacific Northwest. This week's report covers November 6 through November 12, 2023.
USDA Issues Standards for Organic Livestock Production
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule.
Am. Farmers Feed the World Act & Am. Agri-Women Farm Bill Prio
Lawmakers have introduced the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023. The American Agri-Women released their vision for what’s important in the 2023 Farm Bill.