Rain above average, but snow lagging in Washington, Oregon - AgMinute for December 16, 2014

Snowpacks are inadequate in Oregon and Washington but Idaho has fared better so far. Click here for the full story

Idaho irrigators expect prolonged natural flows - AgMinute for May 13, 2014

Cold and damp spring weather appears to be leading toward an ideal snowmelt situation in Idaho. Click here for the full story

March rain, snow eases drought in Northwest - AgMinute for April 2, 2014

A wet March followed a wet February throughout the Pacific Northwest, further improving the water outlook for regional growers. Click here for the full story

Winter storms ease water concerns - AgMinute for March 6, 2014

A series of storms over the last 2 weeks have dumped much needed snow and rain across the northwest easing, but not eliminating, concerns that water supplies will be tight this summer. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

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In this podcast, writers and editors at the Capital Press talk about the possibility of federal policy on egg-laying hens, farmers' expectations for the coming year, Chinese pesticide espionage, the outlook for the Western snowpack and a court victory for people raising livestock in Washington state.

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