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2026

Washington Winter Weather Tips

2025

USDA offers disaster assistance to Washington farmers impacted by flooding
How many people does it take to eradicate an invasive weed? The whole community.
Santa’s reindeer cleared to fly into Washington State on Christmas Eve
Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Program proposes rule changes to streamline processes and improve customer experience
Animal health considerations after a flood
WSDA proposes new food safety inspection rules for commercial maple/tree syrup processing
Re-opening of seed rule extends comment period for proposed changes
The "Journey" continues for Washington Bee Atlas volunteers
Building biosecurity: WSU students bring real-world disease preparedness to Washington dairies
Protecting Washington’s Livestock: Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation
Celebrating local food and farm to school connections on Taste Washington Day
When finding nothing during your egg hunt is good news
Winter Livestock Care
MMMM-Chocolate! Wait, what’s that glow?
WSDA seeks feedback on proposed changes to Fruit Tree Certification Program
Mad cow disease: What you should know about BSE
Understanding Bluetongue virus: How it spreads and what it means for your farm
Farm to table: A partnership rooted in local food
West Nile Virus in Washington: What you need to know this season
Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington: Celebrating agriculture at the Washington State Fair
New World Screwworm: An emerging threat to mammals
Protect Your Flock: Bird flu risks rise with fall migration
WSDA lab a-buzz for honey bee health
Unfolding a Multi-year Livestock Violation: Enforcement’s role in protecting animal health and upholding livestock identification regulations
STAR Program: New tools to assess and advance conservation agriculture
WSDA seeks feedback on proposed livestock documentation change
Protect your herd: Why the WSDA Livestock Branding Program matters
New plants added to state quarantine list
Fresh, local, and full of stories: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week in Washington
Spotting the threat: Inside WSDA’s Apple Maggot Survey Program
We Feed Washington: A story of community impact
A day in the life of a WSDA Fruit & Vegetable Program Agriculture Commodity Inspector
From berry to business: A jam maker’s journey through local sourcing and WSDA 
Protect your horses: Don’t skip the West Nile Virus vaccine
Gardening for native bees
What Vancouver is doing for pollinators—and how you can do it too
An encounter with tropical bees
WSDA seeks feedback on proposed changes to milk guidance documents
Big or small, Washington's native bees come in all sizes
Bunnies, chickens, bees: What kids learn by doing 4-H
Honey bees and beyond — Washington’s managed pollinators
WSDA and WSU Host Western Region Pesticide Meeting in Vancouver, WA
Of traps and trees: WSDA trappers on the front line protecting our environment from invasive pests
WSDA Spartina crew rescues donkey in distress — on World Donkey Day!
What to know when rescuing a pet in Washington
WSDA seeks feedback on proposed firewood quarantine
Celebrating Earth Day: Promoting sustainability and resilience in agriculture
Bruce Hutton: A day in the life of a WSDA field veterinarian
Wanted: Livestock Identification Advisory Committee members
WSDA seeks feedback on chemigation and fertigation rulemaking
Making a difference with food waste prevention
Leon, the pint-sized prankster
Clearing the air — What to know about avian influenza and spring bird migration
Chicks 101: A beginners guide to raising happy, healthy chickens
Groundwater Awareness Week: Protecting our hidden water source
Women's History Month at WSDA: In their own words
WSDA proposes adding plants to noxious weed seed and plant quarantine
“Chick Days” are here!
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Washington: What is CSA and why is it important?
Building a bright future: How a family farm, FFA, and WSDA helped one young Washingtonian build confidence and essential life skills
Toothpaste to turkey: How WSDA's Metrology lab ensures your purchases measure up
Are my crops safe to harvest after a flood?
WSDA Seed Lab: Strong seeds mean stronger crops

2024

Don’t wing it: Staying ahead of bird flu risks
Santa’s reindeer cleared to fly into Washington state on Christmas Eve 
Turning crisis into compost: WSDA’s David Hecimovich is fighting avian influenza in California
How WSDA supports food banks and food warehouses across the state
Caring for your farm animals during winter
Everything I need to know in life I learned from the bees
RHDV2 confirmed in King County
Getting what you pay for
Tips to safeguard farms and livestock during flood events
The journey of your Christmas tree: WSDA’s role in tree inspections
Rebranding our program: Introducing the Nutrient Management Technical Services Program
What horse owners need to know about Equine Herpes Virus
Behind the silos: The crucial role of WSDA grain inspectors in global trade
Why you should be cautious when getting hens from others
HPAI detections on Oregon backyard farm, including first H5N1 detection in U.S. swine
Migrating birds bring risks — stay alert!
Savoring the harvest: Why fresh Washington apples are a fall must
Taste Washington Day 2024: Celebrating farm to school connections across the state
USDA ADT Rule goes into effect on Nov. 5, 2024, to trade metal for electronic tags
Supporting local food systems: How WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grants empower farmers
Enjoying beer this Oktoberfest? Thank the WSDA Hops Lab and Washington farmers
Orchard to lab, apple maggot program keeps markets open for Washington apples
Celebrate Taste Washington Day on October 2nd
How investing in expertise safeguards our food supply
Wildfire season is on, are you ready?
From Local to Global: Washington Companies Explore Export Opportunities with WSDA
Field to Flavor Tour: How local farms are transforming school meals across Washington State
July is here and you know what that means: northern giant hornet trapping time!
Could an introduced bumble bee threaten Washington’s native bumbles?
Beyond the fields: A day with Washington State Department of Agriculture
Navigating Agricultural Disaster: A Comprehensive Guide
Investing in the competitiveness of Washington agriculture: Washington State Agricultural Viability Conference
It’s no joke — bees bring Washington Bee Atlas volunteers to the Palouse
Golden Trap Ceremony honors 50 years of Pest Program work
Pest Program pounds the pavement to ensure Japanese beetle treatment success
Gena Reich celebrates 40 years at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
WSDA veterinarian helps train future veterinary technicians
Thinking of buying chicks and bunnies for Easter? Here's what you need to consider
Washington Bee Atlas nets 100 volunteers in less than a year
New case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Skagit County
WSDA “Plant Passports” a win-win-win at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Brewing Success: Inside WSDA’s role in your St. Patrick's Day beer
Equine Herpes Virus outbreak reported in Spokane County
Cultivating love: A Valentine's Day ode from the Washington State Department of Agriculture
When gold = green
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