Beetle that has wiped out millions of ash trees confirmed in WA
The insect has wiped out more than 100 million ash trees in the United States since its initial detection twenty years ago.
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After absorbing nearly two years of surging beef prices, consumers are shifting to less expensive proteins, such as chicken.
Underground dams? They may be a storage solution as Idaho’s water flows away
A team of Idaho researchers are trying to figure out whether something unusual could help save some of runoff for when it’s badly needed: subsurface dams.
What’s known about Taylor Farms’ food recalls, including jalapeños
Taylor Farms initiated a jalapeños recall on Sunday. It involves numerous products containing fresh peppers.
WA lawyer says lawsuits rising in cyclosporiasis outbreak
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The Beavers Are Coming for Canada’s Arctic, 1 Dam at a Time
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Family orchards are forced to sell in Central WA in latest land grab
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Trump seeks a boost for hemp that would benefit a top aide’s family
At the White House's request, senators tucked a hemp law change into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of the president’s chief of staff.
15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce.
Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry
Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy. It's a business that has already been in crisis for several years.