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Honeybees and WPC Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it’s caused by things like climate change and the pesticides farmers use, but, Todd Myers, Senior Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center, a beekeeper himself, says not so fast.
Honeybees and WPC Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it’s caused by things like climate change and the pesticides farmers use, but, Todd Myers, Senior Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center, a beekeeper himself, says not so fast.
Specialty Apple Plates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Senator Brad Hawkins is sponsoring a bill to add the apple industry to the list of specialty license plates.
Specialty Apple Plates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Senator Brad Hawkins is sponsoring a bill to add the apple industry to the list of specialty license plates.
Certifying Conservation Compliance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Producers may need to take action to remain eligible for crop insurance premium support due to new 2014 Farm Bill requirements.
Tree Fruit Fire Victims
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Donation fund set up for Washington orchardists and their employees who have suffered losses due to wildfires.
Hard Cider Orcharding Workshop
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The growth of the hard cider industry has been phenomenal and the need for hard cider apples is great.
Food Processing License Revoked, Supporting Specialty Crops & Hard Cider Workshop
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Producer of Korean rice cakes has food processing license revoked, applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding now being accepted by WSDA, and all day workshop in Moses Lake to educate and recruit future cider fruit growers.
Fruit Tree Losses and 2012 Hop Forecast
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The early big freeze of 2010 is still a cause of concern for orchardists in central Washington.