Yakima Chief Hops Announces FWD: Community Brewing Innovation
In partnership with Yakima Chief Ranches, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched FWD, a hop innovation program designed around community involvement.
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Washington and Oregon Named in Top 10 Best Small Town Beer Scenes
Top 2 Small Town Beer Destinations of Washington and Oregon
The following two small towns in Washington and Oregon both have amazing craft brews and keep getting recognized for, not only their hoppy flavors, but also for their cheerful and charming beer small town vibes.
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'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in Yakima! Where & Why Was He Here!?!
The 6-time WWE Heavy Weight Champion was spotted in Yakima grabbing some lunch! But is that the ONLY reason he came to central Washington?
Harvest is a Hopping Mad Time in the PNW
Fall is a heavy harvest season for many crops, and a heavy top wire is being harvested for hops as well.
Cheers! A New Brewery in Selah, All Set For Its Grand Opening!
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NW Hop Stocks Drop
According to NASS, Hop Stocks across the Pacific Northwest fell 4% from 2022’s numbers. The inventory of hops held by growers, dealers, and brewers on March 1st, totaled 186 million pounds, off from the 193 million pounds reported last year.
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WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house on Thursday, March 9th to address plans to eradicate the Japanese Beetle. The open house is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grandview Library, 500 W. Main St....
WSDA Asking Residents To Help Fight The Japanese Beetle
With another growing season approaching, the Washington state Department of Agriculture is preparing to fight the Japanese Beetle. The invasive pest was first reported in the Grandview area in 2020, when three beetles were discovered. Since t...
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Lawmakers in Olympia focused on the future of the Washington’s farming sector, thanks to a bill that cleared the state Senate Wednesday. The legislation, put forward by freshman Republican senator Nikki Torres, expands the state’s farm internship program.
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WSDA: Japanese Beetles Have Spread
Washington State Department of Agriculture officials confirmed last week that Japanese beetles have spread beyond the initial quarantine area established earlier this year. On Thursday, December 15th, the WSDA filed an emergency rule to expand the boundaries of the internal quarantine of Japanese beetle. The Dep...