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SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Eligible specialty crop plants are cultivated for food, medicinal purposes, or beautification. Processed goods should consist of more than 50% of the specialty crop by weight. A company requests funds ...
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Washington cats confirmed with HPAI as investigation into contaminated pet food continues

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with ...
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Washington State Veterinarian issues warning on Equine Herpes Virus in Spokane County

OLYMPIA – Over the weekend, the equine community in Spokane County was met with unfortunate news as two horses succumbed to the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) otherwise known as ...
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WSDA confirms first bird flu case of 2025

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

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Washington State Department of Agriculture

Once we receive payment, you will get an email from PISCES with your completed permit. You can also log into PISCES and print your completed permit at any time ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

The Certification & Training (C&T) Rule Changes Changes are coming that will affect your pesticide license. Learn how to meet the new Certification & Training (C&T) requirements and the agency's ...
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Live yellow-legged hornet intercepted at Port of Vancouver

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is asking the public to be on the lookout in the Vancouver, WA area after a live yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) was ...
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State vets office gives update on canine respiratory disease

OLYMPIA – With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State Veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to be vigilant to keep their animals safe and ...
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State begins annual survey for over 130 invasive pests

OLYMPIA – Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species.
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Clearing the air — What to know about avian influenza and spring bird migration

As spring bird migration brings thousands of birds to Washington state, it also increases the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) spreading through the region. Migratory waterfowl like ducks, geese, ...
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WSDA confirms HPAI in Grant County

OLYMPIA – October 10, 2025 – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms Grant County’s first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1), commonly known as bird ...