Cold Impact on BC Fruit

Fruit Grower Report
After two years of weather extremes, followed by a devastating winter cold snap in January, some British Columbia tree fruit tree operations are clearing orchards and planting crops that will give them at least some cashflow this growing season.

USDA Specialty Crop Trade Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, and asked her about our recently improved relations with India and what that means for Washington apples.

USDA Specialty Crop Trade Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, and asked her about our recently improved relations with India and what that means for Washington apples.

Drought and Tree Fruit Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says growers are concerned about how the drought could affect their water supply, but they do have contingency plans for these situations.

Drought and Tree Fruit Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says growers are concerned about how the drought could affect their water supply, but they do have contingency plans for these situations.

WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.

WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.

BC Freeze Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Severe damage from a polar vortex that hit British Columbia in January was a hot topic at the recent British Columbia Fruit Grower convention.

Apple Producers Facing Challenges

California Ag Today
The recent apple harvest across the nation has been remarkable both in terms of quantity and quality. However, the current challenge lies in securing sufficient consumers to purchase them. Chris Gerlach, the Director of Industry Analytics at the U.S. Apple Association, emphasizes the abundance of apples awaiting market distribution.

Apples Galore! Trade Challenges for Producers

California Ag Today
The recent apple harvest across the nation has been remarkable both in terms of quantity and quality. However, the current challenge lies in securing sufficient consumers to purchase them. Chris Gerlach, the Director of Industry Analytics at the U.S. Apple Association, emphasizes the abundance of apples awaiting market distribution.

USDA Trade & Specialty Crops Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Trade is a topic many in agriculture are talking a lot about, and USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor shares her thoughts on what's been done and what lies ahead.

USDA Trade & Specialty Crops Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Trade is a topic many in agriculture are talking a lot about, and USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor shares her thoughts on what's been done and what lies ahead.

USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.

USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.

USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.

Cosmic Crisp-Stemilt

Fruit Grower Report
Stemilt Growers Marketing Director Brianna Shales says Cosmic Crisp will should be plentiful for apple lovers this year, including organic Cosmics!

California FAIR Plan Options and Food Loss & Waste Funding

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and property owners who rely on the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, may soon have better coverage options, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.

Coping in Wake of Hurrican Idalia and Food Loss & Waste Funding

The Agribusiness Update
CDC tips to help farmers cope with havoc caused by Hurricane Idalia, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.

Tree Fruit Harvest Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Fall harvest is in full swing for northwest apples and pears, and, as WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reports, things are looking much better than last year.

Tree Fruit Harvest Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Fall harvest is in full swing for northwest apples and pears, and, as WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reports, things are looking much better than last year.