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Top Apple Varieties
Fruit Grower Report
With apple harvest underway, it shouldn’t be too long before we get a taste of our favorite varieties.
August Apple Estimates
Fruit Grower Report
If you’ve been wondering why it’s September, harvest has started and you haven’t heard any kind of estimate or forecast for the 2026 Washington apple crop, that’s because, according to Michael Schadler, president of the Washington Apple Commission, the industry has decided to wait.
USApple Forecast
Fruit Grower Report
While it is true that an August apple forecast was not put out by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association this year, you may have seen one from the US Apple Association.
Apple Outlook for 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.
Washington Apple Exports 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s tariffs and bumpy negotiations with other countries, the cost of transportation, or any other problem, trade is filled with challenges for agriculture.
Washington Apple Logo
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's apple logo gives our most well-known crop an identity others don't enjoy!
USMCA Reassessment and Tree Fruit
Fruit Grower Report
WAC President, Michael Schadler says a major focus for them this year will be the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is scheduled for an update in the coming months.
Apple Exports 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s tariffs and bumpy negotiations with other countries, the cost of transportation, or any other problem, trade is filled with challenges for agriculture.
Apples to India
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says one export market they’re feeling pretty good about, following some down years thanks to some hefty tariffs, is India.
Apple Estimate Update
Fruit Grower Report
After a reduction of the apple forecast, Michael Schadler, president of the Washington Apple Commission, says there’s one thing he’d like to say about this NEW crop.
Washington Apple Logo Benefits
Fruit Grower Report
Washington apples are the state’s most well-known crop, but that doesn’t give them immunity from today’s challenges in agriculture.
Cosmic Crisp Popularity
Fruit Grower Report
Since its introduction five years ago, the Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp apple has proven itself to be the next big variety as its popularity grows.
Apple Trade Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Not that there aren’t enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.
Apple Trade Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Not that there aren’t enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.
Cosmic Crisp Popularity
Fruit Grower Report
Since its introduction five years ago, the Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp apple has proven itself to be the next big variety as its popularity grows.
Too Many Apple Varieties
Fruit Grower Report
There are plenty of apple varieties on the market to choose from, but that doesn't mean growers aren't trying to come up with the Next Great Apple!