WSDA urges strict biosecurity to prevent the spread of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) after two horses die in ...

Over the weekend, the equine community in Spokane County was met with unfortunate news as two horses succumbed to the ...

Bringing new hens into your flock can be an exciting venture, but it’s important to exercise caution, especially if the birds you’re considering are not laying eggs. When it comes to expanding your ...

Stevens County, Washington saw its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) late last week. Washington state ...

OLYMPIA — As migratory birds return this fall, they bring heightened risks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has impacted 48 flocks in Washington state since 2022. Three recent ...

It should be no surprise to most Washington State residents that we produce an impressive sixty percent of the apples in the United States, more than anywhere else in the nation. The apple is both a ...

As migratory birds return this fall, they pose a significant threat of transmitting bird flu to commercial and backyard domestic flocks, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese. This highly ...

Some products, such as nuts, eggs, alcoholic beverages, lotions and cosmetics, have specific regulations that govern how they're handled, who can sell them, where their sold and a host of other ...

Review what to expect for testing sessions and how to prepare for them. Reciprocal licensing allows those with a pesticide license from some other states to become licensed without having to take ...

Washington State's 21 agricultural commodity commissions are engaged primarily in marketing and/or research related to a specific commodity. They are funded by producer assessments and vary in size ...

If you are looking for grant funding to build markets, do research, or improve agricultural practices, see the resources listed below. We administer two USDA-funded grant programs and offer links to ...