Agriculture + Viticulture
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ full-color, glossy magazine Focus: Agriculture + Viticulture takes a closer look at how our region serves as the powerhouse that drives our state’s agriculture and viticulture industries. This magazine is published in the spring.

Tri-Cities’ population continues upward trajectory
We’ve all heard grumblings about delays from road construction projects and the dread of adding more traffic in areas where new construction is underway or planned. But let’s pause to…

Potato growers can’t keep upwith ‘red hot’ global demand
Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products. And not being able to supply the spuds…

Growers remain hopeful for better harvests
When it comes to describing the story of Washington agriculture in 2022, a few words in particular seem to fit: Unusual. Challenging. Hopeful. Weather played a major role in that…

Challenges persist, but Washington agriculture remains resilient
Washington state’s agriculture industry is known for its diverse crop portfolio and innovative marketing strategies. At the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), we work to preserve and maintain the…