WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud

The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.

Pear Markets Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers are looking at their smallest crop in over 40-years, the efforts continue to sell this year’s fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.

NW Pear Crop Estimates and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee

The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this season’s Northwest pear crop are out and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.

Pear Markets Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers are looking at their smallest crop in over 40-years, the efforts continue to sell this year’s fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.

Pear Estimate 2024 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The estimates are out for our Northwest pear crop this season and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges. Pear Bureau Northwest's Jeff Correa explains.

California Pears to Fresh Market and Dismay Over Farm Bill Delay

The Agribusiness Update
California pear growers are boxing more fruit for the fresh market after canneries call for less, and many ag leaders are expressing dismay over the delays in getting a new Farm Bill passed.

Pear Estimate 2024 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The estimates are out for our Northwest pear crop this season and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges. Pear Bureau Northwest's Jeff Correa explains.

Fresh Pear Committee Manager Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Pear Bureau’s International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa has been named Manager of the Fresh Pear Committee.

Fresh Pear Committee Manager Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Pear Bureau’s International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa has been named Manager of the Fresh Pear Committee.

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

A Third of Fruits and Vegetables Never Eaten and Hog Inventory Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Some 30% of harvested fruits and vegetables worldwide are never eaten due to damage, spoiling or appearance, and the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 74.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier.

Drought and Tree Fruit Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says growers are concerned about how the drought could affect their water supply, but they do have contingency plans for these situations.

Drought and Tree Fruit Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says growers are concerned about how the drought could affect their water supply, but they do have contingency plans for these situations.

PBN's Moffitt to Retire Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
After nearly 23 years as president and CEO of the Portland-based Pear Bureau Northwest, Kevin Moffitt says he’s retiring.

PBN's Moffitt to Retire Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After nearly 23 years as president and CEO of the Portland-based Pear Bureau Northwest, Kevin Moffitt says he’s retiring.

Pear Conditioning Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.

Pear Conditioning Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.

Pear Promotions Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.

Pear Promotions Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.