After a 2022 season challenged growers with unseasonably cool temperatures and late snow that damaged blossoms and discouraged honeybees from leaving their hives, cherry farmers are looking forward to more cooperative weather.
“So far, the indications are looking pretty good,” said Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree...
It could be a more normal year for Washington apples after smaller harvests in 2021 and 2022.
Last year, growers brought in 102.7 million 40-pound box equivalents, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) Statistical Review.
“Before this, 122 million was considered a short crop,” said Todd Fryhover,...
Washington is the national leader in asparagus, the crop that kicks off the fresh produce season.
That title doesn’t come without challenges though.
The industry continues to be undermined by cheap imports from mega producers Mexico and Peru and increases to what are already the highest production costs in agriculture.
For over 20 years, the shop at 1854 Bronco Lane near the Richland Airport has been the creative lair of local inventor Chris Smith, owner of Intellegration LLC.
The business’ name marries the words “intelligent” and “integration,” which Smith said is short for “integrating intelligent ideas.” It launched in...
After over 40 years of collecting an extensive repository of automobile history from around the Northwest and more than 4,000 vehicles passing through his yard, Stafford said it’s time to pass the labor of love on to someone new.
It’s not often that a vegan, a meat eater, a keto dieter and someone with celiac disease or a peanut allergy can all order from the same menu.Especially a menu that’s a mash-up of French and Mexican food.Al Avelar, co-owner of Crepe Haus + El Compadre, knew he wanted his...
Four years ago, plans to develop Osprey Pointe Marketplace were announced.
When Eaty Gourmet couldn’t deliver, JMS Construction stepped up with a goal of breaking ground in 2020.
Then Covid-19 upended the project.
