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Last year was a big challenge for wildland firefighters in Yakima and Washington State.

Nearly 11.8 million U.S. egg-laying hens, three of every 100, have died in outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in less than a month, according to USDA data.

Just over 6,800 acres of prescribed burning is planned this spring, but not all planned acres may be completed if conditions are not favorable.

All the warnings about Labor Day fires apparently worked.

State officials say the closure applies to DNR-managed state lands conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational sites or recreational facilities.

If you have breathing problems or are bothered by smoke this time of year can be a challenge because of wildfires.

During the 12-month period from September 2019 to August 2020, the USDA reports fresh fruit exports totaled $4.38 billion, up 1% from the same period a year ago.

The “phase one” agreement that de-escalated the China-U.S. trade war calls for China to greatly expand its purchases of U.S. food, ag and seafood products this year and in 2021.

The farm economy remains fairly sound, but acknowledged producers are having to dip into working capital and rely on operating loans more heavily.

Fire officials say if you live in an area where fire could impact your property it's not to late to build that defensible green space around your home and property.