News Releases | Washington State Department of Agriculture
Dec 18, 2024 · OLYMPIA – After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have declared the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) eradicated from Washington and the United States.“We’re pleased to announce the eradication of the northern giant hornet in Washington state,” Derek Sandison ...
Beetle 101 | Washington State Department of Agriculture
Each year WSDA deploys over 1,500 traps to monitor for Japanese beetle. The program traps around nurseries and farms throughout the state. However, most traps are placed at potential pathways, like airports, railways, or transfer stations.
Avian Influenza - Washington State Department of Agriculture
Federal agencies confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) in several dairy herds across the United States. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle, USDA announced a Federal Order requiring mandatory testing prior to the interstate movement of …
Bird Flu | Washington State Department of Agriculture
Jan 10, 2025 · Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Pesticide License and Recertification | Washington State …
Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
License Renewal - Washington State Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Grant Opportunities - Washington State Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
About WSDA - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WSDA has been serving agriculture and the public for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we support keeping agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment.
Leadership - Washington State Department of Agriculture
Megan Finkenbinder, Executive Assistant to the Director. Megan joined WSDA in 2014. She's responsible for managing and coordinating the director's schedule and activities. Before joining WSDA, Megan spent seven years with the State Conservation Commission, finishing up her career there as a special projects and program manager.