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.

WSTFA Golf Tournament

Fruit Grower Report
August is right around the corner, so it is time, if you haven’t already, to dust off your golf clubs and get ready for the 31st Annual Washington State Tree

Fruit Association’s Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.

WAC Apple Plates Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We’ve nearly reached the five-year mark of your ability to get Washington Apple Commission license

plates for your vehicle.

WAC Apple Plates Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We’ve nearly reached the five-year mark of your ability to get Washington Apple Commission license

plates for your vehicle.

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.

'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition

The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.

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.

Fryhover Retirement Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Commission is looking for a new president after current president Todd Fryhover announced he’s retiring November 1st.

Fryhover Retirement Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Commission is looking for a new president after current president Todd Fryhover announced he’s retiring November 1st.

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.

Washington Apple Plates '24 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
We’ve nearly reached the five-year mark of your ability to get Washington Apple Commission license plates for your vehicle, but if you haven't done it yet, it's not too late.

Washington Apple Plates '24 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We’ve nearly reached the five-year mark of your ability to get Washington Apple Commission license plates for your vehicle, but if you haven't done it yet, it's not too late.

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.

Apples to India Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.

Apples to India Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.

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.

WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is reminding students that the deadline for 2024 college scholarship applications is Friday.