Agriculture + Viticulture

Favorable growing conditions allow Washington wheat growers to produce some of the highest yields in the nation. (Photo: Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Looming concerns: Wheat farmers wary of proposed trade policies

By Guest Contributor | May 2018
By Jennifer L. Drey Washington wheat farmers face challenging times as the industry navigates changes in U.S. trade policy and...
Asparagus is the first crop of the year to be harvested in the Columbia Basin and appears in stores mid-April through early June. Since the U.S. asparagus industry collapse in 2005, Washington’s growers have turned their attention to the fresh market, providing customers asparagus picked within a couple of days of purchase. (Photo: Gary Larsen)

Focus on fresh: Asparagus yields improving after market collapse

By Laura Kostad | May 2018
After years spent recovering from the collapse of the U.S. asparagus industry, Washington has experienced steady growth as local producers...
mint

Mighty mint: Growers help meet world demand for mint

By Guest Contributor | May 2018
By Jennifer L. Drey When it comes to mint, a little goes a long way. One drop of mint oil...
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