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Mini Warn Act for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?
Harvest Wrap Apples
Fruit Grower Report
Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.
Harvest Wrap Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.
Del Monte Closure Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear harvest should be wrapping up soon with forecast estimates calling for a 60% increase over last year’s crop, but many growers hit by the closure of the Del Monte plant.
Apple Marketing Challenges
Fruit Grower Report
Washington is the number one apple producing state in the nation, but these days it’s becoming more and more challenging to find markets for our delicious apples.
Washington Apple Varieties 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington continues to produce more apples than any other state with this year’s crop forecast to be at or near a record, with many varieties to choose from.
Washington Apple Varieties 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington continues to produce more apples than any other state with this year’s crop forecast to be at or near a record, with many varieties to choose from.
Apple Estimates 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!
Apple Estimates 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!
WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit
Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.
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WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit
Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.
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WSTFA Golf Tournament Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
August is right around the corner, so it’s not too early to get registered for the 2025 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Golf Tournament.
NW Cherry Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry harvest is underway, and things are looking really good so far for growers and cherry lovers.
NW Cherry Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry harvest is underway, and things are looking really good so far for growers and cherry lovers.
Annual Meeting-WSTFA Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says hard to believe, but it’s
that time of year for the 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show!
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Annual Meeting-WSTFA Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says hard to believe, but it’s
that time of year for the 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show!
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Organic Apple Production '24 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Most of Washington’s apple crop is in and, at an estimated 124 million boxes, it’s been a solid year, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says organic apple production was also on par.
Organic Apple Production '24 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Most of Washington’s apple crop is in and, at an estimated 124 million boxes, it’s been a solid year, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says organic apple production was also on par.
Apple Varieties and Value Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares thoughts on our most popular apple varieties and what apples mean to Washington's Ag Economy.
Apple Varieties and Value Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares thoughts on our most popular apple varieties and what apples mean to Washington's Ag Economy.