Expecting a short crop at about 110 million boxes, Washington Apple Commission tightens budget
Apple industry leaders from across Washington predict a short crop this year, with estimates ranging from 100 million to 115
Oregon heat, smoke rules to take effect soon
Oregon workplace regulators have enacted permanent rules to protect laborers from excessive heat and wildfire smoke that take effect June
Washington further loosens COVID housing restrictions
Washington authorities have pulled back many of the temporary farm labor housing restrictions designed to mitigate the spread of the
USDA announces disaster relief funds available for 2020 and 2021 losses
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of approximately $6 billion in disaster assistance for commodity
Growers reduce Northwest cherry crop estimate at five-state meeting
Northwest sweet cherry growers are predicting a 2022 crop of 13.6 million 20-pound box equivalents, or 136,800 tons, which is
Pear industry to gather in Portland on June 1 and 2
The Pear Bureau Northwest is inviting pear growers to its 90th annual meeting, which will be held June 1 and
Washington Apple Education Foundation hires new executive director
Faviola Barbosa The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the hiring of Faviola Barbosa as its new
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects that will improve the economic
Grower concerns, research, stats punctuate Cosmic Crisp session
The very last presentation of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting packed the biggest punch. In front of
Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for qualifying students pursuing wine-related studies.