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Bob Brueggeman had big plans for malting barley when he arrived at Washington State University as the new barley breeder in 2019.

He brought in the infrastructure and genetics to establish a malt quality lab.

Brueggeman got the quality he wanted.

But the surprise closure of Great Western Malting’s Vancouver, Wash.-based plant in late 2024 means the compa...


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The Sinlahekin Fire, about 12 miles west of Tonasket, Wash., is poised to cross the 20-day mark. It has reached nearly 152,000 acres.

The wildfire started July 26, caused by lightning. About 1,200 personnel have responded to the fire.

The fire is about 42% contained, according to a Washington State Department of Natural Resources update Aug. 14.

“It’s not...


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California Shell Eggs
Aug. 6

California Shell Eggs – Cage-Free White, Cents Per Dozen
Jumbo 192.00, Extra Large 177.00
Large 164.00, Medium 101.00
Small 81.00

Southern California Shell Eggs
Cage-Free Delivered Store Door, White, Cents Per Dozen
Jumbo 193.50, Extra Large 170.50
Large 156.50, Medium 68.50

Weekly Californ...


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Western U.S. milk and cream report

Aug. 6

No changes in milk production are reported this week for California. Spot milk load availability is tighter. Processors in the Central Valley are busy handling milk intakes at their production facilities. Farm level milk output in Arizona and New Mexico is lighter. Some production downtime in the area is reported, loosen...


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National Wool Review

July 24

Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted...


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