Agriculture
WA farmers search for silver linings after a tough year for crops
Instead of praying for better weather in the future, Washington's tree fruit growers are buckling up for more cold and wet conditions.
Instead of praying for better weather in the future, Washington's tree fruit growers are buckling up for more cold and wet conditions.
As the crustacean's population plummets in the Bering Sea, so do the livelihoods of fishers in Washington and beyond.
The cherry-growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years.
Washington farmers avoided a bird flu outbreak, but rising supply costs will hit home cooks.
Some think the rainy season’s silver lining is a decreased risk of wildfires later in the year. That may not be the case.