The price of eggs has backyard farmers flocking to take a crack at raising their own chickens to secure a steady supply of eggs.

Water is starting to flow through the area’s canals, and it could be pricier this year for irrigation districts or landowners. 

Despite an uptick in bird flu cases nationwide, plans for a national egg producer to come to Pasco are still on track, according to company officials.

The agriculture-focused cooperative lending group recently launched the application window for its New Producer Grant program, which provides successful applicants $15,000, as well as educational support and mentoring to support their agricultural ventures. 

This third-generation farmer from Pasco was most recently the National Potato Council’s first vice president and vice president of trade affairs and he also served on the Washington State Potato Commission.

Washington state’s drought status isn’t looking much better after the recent bout of storms, though the drier side of the state is faring better than the west side, state officials say.

Move over housing, grocery bills are here to take the top spot on the list of financial burdens for Washington residents.

The question isn’t whether innovation is needed, but how this proposed center can best complement and enhance existing efforts. 

Tri-City leaders are pushing forward with a bold vision for a multimillion-dollar agricultural-focused facility that could include a business incubator, wet and dry laboratories, meeting space and a test kitchen.