Ben Hillyer, Author at capitalpress

Ag Sectors

Three retiring WSU experts represent 126 years of knowledge

Three longtime Washington State University plant pathologists are retiring. The university celebrated Gary Chastagner, Gary Grove and Tim Murray with a joint retirement reception Dec. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:41 am

California

BLM approves management plan for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management has approved an updated, 20-year resource management plan and record of decision for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, which a local ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:36 am

News

Debate kicks off over proposed Oregon land use restrictions

Oregon has continued losing farm and forest land despite statewide agriculture protections, spurring lawmakers to consider tightening land use rules this year. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:32 am

Nation & World

Republican trifecta will push agenda in Congress

Republican control of Congress and the White House could help passage of a new farm bill, an industry lobbyist says. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:03 am

News

Good margins would encourage U.S. milk production

Futures markets are pointing to relative stability for U.S. milk prices this year. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:58 am

News

No fruit today: Industry tackles trend of declining consumption

The apple industry innovated with new star varieties and compact, vertical orchards that pushed production up, keeping costs low for shoppers. Americans responded with a ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:42 am