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Apple Estimates for 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Apple harvest is underway for the earlier varieties here in Washington state and WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says growers seem to be happy with how things are shaping up.
Apple Estimates for 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Apple harvest is underway for the earlier varieties here in Washington state and WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says growers seem to be happy with how things are shaping up.
California Walnut Challenges and Gas Prices Down for 3rd Straight Week
The Agribusiness Update
With more California walnut orchards being removed, the outlook for the industry is expected to improve as growers try to balance supply and demand, and the nation’s average gas price declined for the third straight week, falling 4.2 cents compared to a week ago to $3.37 per gallon.
California Walnut Challenges and Gas Prices Down for 3rd Straight Week
The Agribusiness Update
With more California walnut orchards being removed, the outlook for the industry is expected to improve as growers try to balance supply and demand, and the nation’s average gas price declined for the third straight week, falling 4.2 cents compared to a week ago to $3.37 per gallon.
Pest Management Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pest management is not just a problem for commercial growers. Many untended orchards and backyard fruit trees that don’t get the care they need are a major breeding ground for pests like apple maggots and the coddling moth.
Pest Management Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pest management is not just a problem for commercial growers. Many untended orchards and backyard fruit trees that don’t get the care they need are a major breeding ground for pests like apple maggots and the coddling moth.
Cold Impact on BC Fruit
Fruit Grower Report
After two years of weather extremes, followed by a devastating winter cold snap in January, some British Columbia tree fruit tree operations are clearing orchards and planting crops that will give them at least some cashflow this growing season.
California Rain Damage Assessed and USDA Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
With a respite from stormy weather, California farmers say they’re surveying for damage in fields and orchards, and USDA's National Ag Statistics Service announced the 2022 Census of Agriculture results.
California Almonds & Water Molds and America's Largest Landowners
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers warn almond growers about rare "water molds" disease that can cause severe damage to their orchards, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.
California Almonds & Water Molds and America's Largest Landowners
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers warn almond growers about rare "water molds" disease that can cause severe damage to their orchards, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Walnut Growers With Small Acreage Hurting More Due to Low Prices
California Tree Nut Report
Tree Fruit Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fall harvest is in full swing for northwest apples and pears, and, as WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reports, things are looking much better than last year.