Capital Press

The Capital Press is a weekly newspaper focused on agriculture, serving the West Coast of the United States and based in Salem, Oregon. It provides insights and news related to farming, ranching, and the agricultural sector in the Pacific Northwest. The publication is part of the EO Media Group.

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Kansas State leader named dean of Washington State’s ag college

1 day ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:35 am Thursday, May 15, 2025 A globally recognized researcher on precision agriculture has been named the dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. Raj Khosla’s selection was announced May 14 and he’ll start his new job Sept. 1. He’ll oversee a college with 3,000 students, 450 faculty members and 600 staff.
Boise headgate, canal project targets drought readiness

1 day ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 1:17 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 A recently completed infrastructure project enables Boise City Canal Co. to use more of the water to which it is entitled — particularly in drought years — and better contribute to the overall efficiency of the Boise River system. The company’s 159-year-old water right is senior enough to ensure an ample supply as long as the infrastructure can access and move the applicable volume.
Researchers find Mediterranean beetle in Idaho

2 days ago | capitalpress.com | Brad Carlson

Published 2:11 pm Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Researchers who in 2024 discovered a new-to-Idaho beetle native to the Mediterranean basin aim to take more steps, such as increasing the sample size to develop stronger conclusions about presence and overall risk. University of Idaho entomologist and extension specialist Armando Falcon-Brindis and his team last year confirmed darkling beetle larvae and adults after homeowners in Eagle and Emmett reported many larvae entering the homes.
Weeds, thriving so far, to be discussed at Oregon, Idaho events

3 days ago | capitalpress.com | Brad Carlson

Published 1:55 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 Weed pressure that has been significant so far this year will be the focus of research-focused field days in southern Idaho and southeastern Oregon. Oregon State University, the University of Idaho and Amalgamated Sugar Co. plan the free events, slated to offer research updates and pesticide education credits. Researchers from each host organization are working together.
Stripe rust found in research fields on the Palouse

6 days ago | capitalpress.com | Matthew Weaver

Published 11:29 am Friday, May 9, 2025 Researchers have found the stripe rust fungus in research fields on the Palouse, and encourage farmers to apply fungicide if they’ve planted or plan to plant susceptible to moderately susceptible winter and spring wheat varieties. Stripe rust has not been found in commercial fields yet, USDA research plant geneticist Xianming Chen told the Capital Press.
Washington farms dealt another setback in cherry patent dispute

6 days ago | capitalpress.com | Mateusz Perkowski

Published 11:16 am Friday, May 9, 2025 A federal judge has refused to dismiss the Canadian government’s allegations that several Washington farms violated consumer protection and false advertising laws. The ruling is the latest legal setback in a cherry patent dispute for Van Well Nursery, Monson Fruit and Gordon and Sally Goodwin, who grow fruit trees near Wenatchee, Wash.
Idaho ranchers seek $280 million for Simplot pipeline spill

6 days ago | capitalpress.com | Mateusz Perkowski

Published 11:07 am Friday, May 9, 2025 A ranching couple has accused Idaho regulators of colluding to shield the J.R. Simplot agribusiness company from the consequences of a spill from phosphate slurry pipeline. Lynn and Glenna Rasmussen of Grace, Idaho, have filed a lawsuit against Simplot seeking nearly $280 million in damages for allegedly poisoning their cattle and permanently harming their business.
Falling number researchers to address growers during field tours

1 week ago | capitalpress.com | Matthew Weaver

Published 7:30 am Friday, May 9, 2025 Washington wheat farmers will get the latest on the new falling number rapid test during this season’s variety tours. Project leader Amber Hauvermale and USDA research geneticist Alison Thompson will speak during field days along Highway 2 and in Lind and Walla Walla. A falling number test measures the amount of pre-harvest sprouting and alpha-amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.
Honey bee group requests USDA share info on colony losses

1 week ago | capitalpress.com | Kyle Odegard

Published 7:00 am Friday, May 9, 2025 The Honey Bee Health Coalition has requested the USDA Agricultural Research Service authorize its scientists to share analysis of what caused “catastrophic losses” of 60% of U.S. honey bee colonies. Beekeepers still don’t know if 1.6 million estimated hive die-offs were caused by a new pest, disease or pesticide event.
Lamb Weston hires Heselton as chief information officer

1 week ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:00 am Friday, May 9, 2025 Potato processor Lamb Weston Inc. has hired Benjamin Heselton as chief information officer. He will lead the Eagle, Idaho-based company’s global technology strategy and will serve as a critical point of contact between all areas of the company and Lamb’s technology execution, according to a news release.