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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.
GFB Commodity Award and Summer Dessert Fruits
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau presented Representative Lynn Smith with its 2026 GFB Commodity Award, and the summer abundance of U.S.-grown produce makes it the perfect time to enjoy fruit pies and other desserts.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and Wheat Harvest Update
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. agricultural tractor sales dropped nearly 11% in July compared to last year, with combine sales down more than 5%, and Hard Red Winter wheat harvest is nearly complete, with less than 10% remaining, and the crop continues to grade U.S. No. 1.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you are a fan of Walla Walla Sweet Onions and you haven’t had any of this great seasonal crop yet, your time is running out.
Apple Estimate Changes
Fruit Grower Report
There has been a big change to estimating what the Washington apple crop will look like from year to year.
Ag's Impact on Economy
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to agriculture’s impact on Washington’s economy, food production doesn’t get nearly the recognition it deserves.
USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.
California Pear Harvest Begins and Crop Acreage Reporting Goes Digital
The Agribusiness Update
This year’s first U.S.-grown pears are shipping to retailers and canneries as the season kicks off in California, and USDA is launching a pilot program designed to modernize crop acreage reporting by replacing paper maps with electronic reporting.
Stone Fruit Early Harvest and USMCA Review
The Agribusiness Update
An unusually early California stone fruit harvest is expected to reduce supplies of organic peaches, nectarines and plums later this summer, and American ag groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the USMCA.
Citrus vs. Summer Stress
California Ag Today
Heat can impact fruit quality long before harvest, making early-season protection increasingly important.
California Cherry Challenges and Expanding Domestic Fertilizer Production
The Agribusiness Update
Fortunes went from bad to worse this year for California cherry growers, and the USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production.
Strawberry Harvest Hits Fast Forward in California
California Ag Today
Early heat and evolving berry varieties are changing the pace of the season.
Tough Jobs and Times
Fruit Grower Report
Family farming has always been a challenging job through the generations but in recent years here in Washington state, the challenges have escalated.
DOJ Investigates Beef and Dems Draw Farm Bill Batte Lines
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, and battle lines are being drawn in the Senate for a possible late May or early June markup of the recently passed House farm bill.
Early Harvest, Bigger Opportunity for Grapes
California Ag Today
Growers and retailers look to capitalize on extended availability this season.
Super El Nino Scare
Fruit Grower Report
Reports of the Northwest possibly entering a “Super El Nino” year has many farmers wondering how challenging the year ahead may be.