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Pear Output 2025-26
Fruit Grower Report
With the 2025 pear harvest in the rear view now, Pacific Northwest growers can be found a bit relieved with a 78% increase over the 2024 crop.
Is H-2A Stealing Ag Jobs?
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.
Think butcher
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.
FFA and politicians
Idaho Ag Today
On January 26th the Idaho statehouse was flooded with a sea of blue FFA jackets as part of the Cenarrusa FFA Day on the Hill.
Income Vs Farm Labor Expenses
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s no secret that the cost of agricultural labor is a major expense for farmers, but it has exploded in recent years to a level that many cannot afford.
Blemishes Are Beautiful on Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest President, CarrieAnn Arias says nutrition is definitely a big part of their new campaign, but the other piece is about how pears look and normalizing the appearance of a pear.
AEWR Reform for Ag Empoyers
Fruit Grower Report
Recent reforms approved for the methodology in calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate should be helpful for farm employers trying to manage their budgets in the coming years.
New Brand-New Plan or U.S. Pears
Fruit Grower Report
From a new logo to new messaging, Pears grown here in the Northwest and around the country are getting a new, fun, fresh and modern look for consumers to enjoy.
Pear Cannery Questions
Fruit Grower Report
The USDA’s Section 32 purchase of Northwest Pears after the sudden closure of the Del Monte cannery last summer will certainly help growers scrambling for alternative markets.
NWFM Technology
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common, and Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of Northwest Farm Management, says it’s not slowing down.
Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
AFBF YF&R Conference in Portland
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
“Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher Conference, set for March 13–16 in Portland.
U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan
California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
Atmospheric Rivers
Farm of the Future
Parts of the western United States continue to be hit with record flooding, wind storms, and atmospheric rivers.
Potato facts and fun
Idaho Ag Today
Potatoes...They are the stuff of songs world wide. Who knows that more about this subject than those of us living and loving in Idaho.
NWFM and Technology
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common.
Pear Cannery Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Now that the Del Monte cannery in Yakima has closed, what happens to the Bartlett pear crop in future years.
Farm Technology
Fruit Grower Report
It may go without saying, but technology is the now AND the future of agriculture with new equipment coming at an incredible rate.
Grim water report
Idaho Ag Today
Notes on Pacific NW Water Supply Fall meeting at Boise State University.
Section 32 Pear Purchase
Fruit Grower Report
Here in the Northwest, we produce nearly 88% of all U.S. fresh pears, but on the canned side, the August closure of the Del Monte canary left many growers holding the bag ... until the USDA stepped in.