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Apple Outlook for 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.
Ag Problems Recognized in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon
DeVaney says challenges for the ag industry may be getting a bit more attention in Olympia.
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Need for Guestworkers
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.
NFU on Farm Bill Failure and Beef Export Value
The Agribusiness Update
After the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay, and although volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million.
FIRA USA in Yakima
Fruit Grower Report
Ag technology companies from around the world will be in Yakima in October for FIRA USA, a conference and trade show where growers can connect with tech companies.
USDA Undersecretary Seeks Producer Feedback; Eastern WA Wildfires Burn 300K+ Acres
Line on Agriculture
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce visited with midwestern state farmers to discuss USDA programs with farmers and ranchers Meanwhile, drought conditions in Eastern Washington have led to significant wildfires, prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to declare a federal state of emergency. The fires have burned over 300,000 acres.
Why Farm Bureau
Idaho Ag Today
Zac Miller, CEO, and Matt Dorsey, president of the Idaho Farm Bureau, give you a host of proud reasons why the Farm Bureau exists.
Senate Endgame for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before their long summer recess.
WAEF Celebrates Students
Fruit Grower Report
It been a fantastic few weeks for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.
Cherry Institute Changes
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re familiar with, or have attended the Cherry Institute in the past, there are some changes coming you might want to hear.
WSU Homegrown Tour
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a fan of the Cougars, Northwest Cherries, or pears grown in Washington and Oregon, July has been a special month with the WSU Homegrown Tour.
U.S. Pork Exports Climbing and Tariffs on Canadian Dairy Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Strong global demand continues to boost U.S. pork exports, with both value and volume running ahead of last year, and U.S. dairy groups applaud the White House decision to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada.
H-2A Efficiency
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse says current legislation
being considered, the ‘Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act’ could do so much to help improve the H-2A system.
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Gebbers Farm Bankruptcy
Fruit Grower Report
A lot of attention in the tree fruit industry recently has been paid to the bankruptcy filing by Gebber’s Farms last month.
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.
Farms Not What You Think
Fruit Grower Report
As legislators continue to pour more harmful laws and regulations on to the backs of farmers in Washington state, it begs the question, do they just not understand agriculture?