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.
The Tri-Cities is getting another shot to support a local food co-op. Alan Schreiber of Schreiber Farms in Eltopia is leading an effort to establish a food co-op at 1420 Jadwin Ave. in Richland. (Courtesy Alan Schreiber)Alan Schreiber of Schreiber Farms in Eltopia is leading the effort.The fifth-generation farmer is...
The Tri-Cities is surrounded by farms, orchards and vineyards.Our state is a national leader in the production of apples, blueberries, hops, pears, sweet cherries and spearmint oil. It is second in the U.S. for potatoes, grapes and asparagus.Even crop sectors that don’t land spots in the top rankings are exported...
