Wheat Harvest

Soft white wheat is a leading grain crop in Washington, with much of the crop exported. Photo by John Conniff.

Farming heritage

Washington boasts three of the nation's top ten wheat-producing counties. Photo by John Conniff.

Chopping Mustard

Washington is second to only California in the number of agricultural products that it produces - over 230. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

Potato storage

Washington growers have the highest yield of potatoes per acre of any state in the country. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

Young leaders

Fourteen Young Farmers & Ranchers program leaders from Washington enjoyed the 2008 YF&R Leadership Conference in Baltimore.

Events

« Monday February 01, 2010 »
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Deadline Reminder Start: 8:00 am End: 5:00 pm February 1, 2010 - Final date to obtain or change Adjusted Gross Revenue Pilot (AGR) insurance in select counties in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Final date to submit required documents to continue or change 2010 Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite (AGR-Lite) insurance for EXISTING POLICY HOLDERS in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington February 1, 2010 - Final date to obtain or change crop insurance coverage for 2010 Spring Planted Onions in Idaho, Oregon and Washington and Cabbage in Oregon and Washington. Producers are encourage to contact a local MPCI agent to learn additional program details well ahead of the final sales closing dates. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers throughout the U.S. or at the website address: http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/ USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Natural pesticides are less toxic than synthetic pesticides.

Fact: Several "natural pesticides" are highly toxic, even carcinogenic. Copper sulfate is highly toxic and shown to cause liver disease. Pyrethrin is a likely carcinogen.