WASHINGTON — As we prepare for the coming winter, many landowners may be concerned about the state of the land industry as it relates to their investments and properties. However, this is understandable given the many factors currently putting pressure on the industry. Farmers and Ranchers Will Face Increased Energy Prices Just as many farmers […]

PULLMAN, Wash. — Used in everything from chewing gum to mouthwash, peppermint and spearmint oils are produced by the millions of pounds annually in Washington’s Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin. Based at Prosser, Wash., in the heart of mint agriculture, Washington State University research technician Ray Baker has led experiments aimed at stopping weeds and […]

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Members of the Maine lobster fishing industry are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block new fishing restrictions designed to protect a rare species of whale. The rules, designed to protect North Atlantic right whales, have been the subject of court action in recent weeks. New rules make an approximately 950-square-mile […]

STILLWATER, Okla. — For Lily Stubbs, 4-H is a way of life. Having dedicated 17 years as a volunteer with the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program – 14 of which with certification – she is a cornerstone of Cleveland County 4-H. Her hard work and dedication were recognized at the recent 2021 Parent-Volunteer Conference that […]