The state renewed its bid to have rancher Wade King's wetlands case heard by an administrative board instead of a jury.
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November 4, 2026
Washington Farmers Cut Contract Labor Costs 89%Growers are doing more harvest work themselves, repairing idle equipment instead of hiring outside workers.
November 1, 2026
Sandison Takes Helm of National Agriculture GroupWashington State Director of Agriculture Derek Sandison has become president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
October 27, 2026
Washington Farm Earned Income Jumps in 2025State farmers reported positive earnings of $1.27 billion after shifting away from contract labor.
October 27, 2026
Washington Fruit Growers Adopt AI to Improve EfficiencyState producers turn to new technology as rising costs and flat market returns pressure local agricultural operations.
October 20, 2026
Washington State Loses Two Farms Each DayAgricultural production in Washington faces ongoing declines as farmland continues to be removed from local use.
October 20, 2026
Washington Growers Report Excellent Apple HarvestState producers say the 2026 apple harvest has benefited from favorable weather conditions.
September 23, 2026
Washington Wheat Farmers Faced Rising CostsState wheat growers report a break-even price of $7.71 per bushel amid growing financial pressures.
September 20, 2026
Washington Apple Group Discontinued Crop ForecastsThe association aims to reduce market uncertainty by ending its traditional apple crop and storage reporting cycle.
