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 detections in Washington state highlight this threat: …
OLYMPIA – Stevens County, Washington saw its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) late last week. Washington state domestic flocks had almost a year break from HPAI until last month. Since then, the Washington State Department of …
OLYMPIA – Over the weekend, the equine community in Spokane County was met with unfortunate news as two horses succumbed to the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) otherwise known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM). This …
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has wrapped up seasonal trapping for several invasive pests including Japanese beetles and spongy moths. The traps for these pests, which were set and checked several times throughout the …
OLYMPIA – As fall flood waters begin to recede, growers are reminded to be vigilant about the potential impacts of flooding on their crops. While late fall and early winter is not typically a primary growing season in this region, certain crops such as …
OLYMPIA – After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have declared the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) eradicated from Washington and …
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is seeking permission from property owners in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties to treat their yards for Japanese beetle. Over 17,600 property owners in the treatment area will …
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in Franklin County reported the suspected virus to Washington …
COLFAX, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is inviting farmers and industry partners in Whitman County to share their thoughts on new pesticide label rules. A workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., …
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) in domestic birds, detected in a small backyard flock of ducks. The initial report of sick birds came in …
WSDA Media contact: Amber Betts 360-628-3477 | UW media contact: Alden Woods 206-543-2580 OLYMPIA, Wash. – Groceries were the most common expense reported as hard to afford in the past month, followed by housing, according to the latest WAFOOD …
WSDA Media contact: Amber Betts 360-628-3477 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are warning pet owners about the risks of raw pet food after indoor cats in Oregon became ill from …
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), with more cats …
Area residents can still sign up for free yard treatments PASCO – Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments are underway in South Central Washington. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is conducting Japanese beetle treatments …
Olympia — Washington State has reached Stage 4 status in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) program, confirming that no cases of bird flu or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been detected in the state’s dairy cattle or milk supply. The …
OLYMPIA – This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive cordgrass weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)-led survey and eradication efforts for Spartina will take place …
WSDA will look for over 130 pests OLYMPIA – Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species. Each year, WSDA …
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is opening the Farm to School Purchasing Grant application for the 2025–2027 biennium. Applications are due by 5:00 PM PST on July 3, 2025. The grant provides funds for schools and early learning services …
For immediate release: 7/7/2025 Media Contact: Daniel Schafer Media Inquiries: pio@agr.wa.gov Public Inquiries: (360) 725-5640 Photovoice study reveals insights into client needs, nutrition concerns and the role of fresh produce in food assistance programs …
More trained volunteers needed to collect native bees throughout the state OLYMPIA – After only its first full program year searching for and documenting Washington’s native bees and their host plants, volunteers with the Washington State Department of …
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