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The Chief Academy is a proud example of hop growers working with a great local university to empower our employees and in turn empower great leaders within our community.

So, just what is the most hated vegetable according to Washingtonians?

Retirement. When will that be? I do not know. Where will my wife and I settle down? That's a good question, too. After reading the results from this report, my beloved Evergreen State might not be the best option!

The weekend is almost upon us and even though certain restrictions continue during the 'Season of COVID', there are still plenty of wonderfully fresh and delicious produce and food as well as craft items at the Yakima Downtown Farmer’s Market...

Larry Krueger knows a thing or two about apple maggots. He used to trap them, now he supervises others who do.

Researchers say that nights are getting warmer, which can throw off a plant’s circadian clock

Considering that one of the biggest cash crops in the Yakima Valley are apples, it is a bit surprising that this wasn't bigger news in these parts. Apparently, without much fanfare, the state of of Washington's oldest living apple tree has finally died at the ripe old age of 194 years.

Have you recently received a package in the mail from China labeled "jewelry" or some such? Don't open it! The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning of "mystery seeds" being sent to residents unsolicited!

The Yakima Salvation Army has been helping families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say they continue to see big crowds at food giveaways and the food bank. Another big crowd is expected Tuesday, July 28 when the Yakima Salvation Army holds another drive through food distribution...

While it really shouldn't come as much of a surprise these days, it still stings every time we find out another concert or event gets canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest to officially announce that they are shuttering for 2020? The Fresh Hop Ale Festival.