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Idaho Farm Bureau Federation president Matt Dorsey discusses industry challenges and advocacy efforts on a national scale.

Dorsey settling in as Idaho Farm Bureau board president | Capital Press CALDWELL, Idaho — Matt Dorsey, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation president, says he’s been able to quickly interact with his peers from across the country. “I guess the surprise was how […]

Yakima River basin farmers with junior water-rights anticipate 52% of their full allotments for irrigation.

Good news for Yakima basin irrigators — it's not getting worse | Capital Press The Bureau of Reclamation reaffirmed that Yakima River basin farmers with junior water-rights can expect 52% of their full allotments, a percentage that has held steady since April. The no-change […]

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June Public Online Unused Containers and Contents Auction
By Meridian Equipment

BIDDDING STARTS: June 6, 2026
BIDDING ENDS: Friday June 12, 2026
Auction Previewing Dates: Monday June 8, to Friday June 12
Auction Previewing Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-4:30
Meridian Equipment Co.

Auction Items Include: 40’ Multi Door Containers, Mini Skid Steers and Excavators, Attachments, Golf Carts, Building Materials and More.

Closing Time: Lots Begin Closing at 10:00 AM

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Meridian Equipment CO
5946 Guide Meridian
Bellingham WA, 98226
360-398-2141
WAL # WA0002165

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USDA responds to New World Screwworm infestation in Texas, sparking debate over necessary eradication efforts.

New World Screwworm crosses intoTexas | Capital Press The New World Screwworm fly has been detected in southwest Texas, completing the cattle-attacking parasite’s northward march through Central America and Mexico. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]

The Washington Supreme Court agrees to hear farmer Ron Fode's appeal against the Department of Ecology.

Washington Supreme Court to hear Grant County farmer's appeal | Capital Press The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a Grant County farmer who’s been embroiled in a nine-year battle with the Department of Ecology. The court decided […]

Early summer forecasts predict high-risk wildfires in Western US due to above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall.

Risk period for big Western fires arriving early | Capital Press The high-risk period for big wildfires in the West is coming early in many locations as summer’s expected above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall follow paltry snowpack and a largely dry […]

Oregon faces severe drought conditions with multiple counties requesting state emergency declarations, impacting agriculture and water resources.

Drought worsening in Oregon, rest of Pacific Northwest | Capital Press Idaho worst for drought in Pacific Northwest, while Washington is least parched Wasco County along the Columbia River Gorge and Malheur County in Southeast Oregon are the most recent regions […]