Fruit Grower Report

A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's up to Congress to do what they can to address the inflationary pressures from a federal level, but ...

Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.

Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.

With Congress back to work following the August recess, many wonder what our chances are of getting a new Farm Bill done.

Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, WSU research professor, says the crisis scenario is confusing because overall, bees face challenges in general.

Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, WSU research professor, says the crisis scenario is confusing because overall, bees face challenges in general.

When the subject of tariffs comes up in agricultural circles, you hear the good and the bad, but on the heels of or in the midst of harvest season, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says when you ask is key

After years of debate, Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says the time has come for a better understanding of the H-2A visa program.

Over regulation from the state legislature is a problem Washington farmers are far too familiar with, but when it comes to ag overtime, Senate Republican, John Braun says to many urban legislators can't admit it's bad policy

If they get deported and we can't find an adequate labor force for farmers and ranchers, where will we get the food to feed America?

Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, andJeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, andJeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

There are plenty of apple varieties on the market to choose from, but that doesn't mean growers aren't trying to come up with the Next Great Apple!

Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.

Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.

The Federal Court of Appeals has decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Enrique Gastelum, CEO at WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says there are three big challenges that need addressed, and the first is the skyrocketing Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

Beeflow's Global Director of Field Development, Angie De la Luz says they are not beekeepers, but work with beekeepers while expanding their focus to the training of honeybees.

Beeflow's Global Director of Field Development, Angie De la Luz says they are not beekeepers, but work with beekeepers while expanding their focus to the training of honeybees.

Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says a recent court decision in Louisiana overturns the Department of Labor's Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule.

A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.

A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.

Whether it's cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we've seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.

Whether it's cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we've seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.

Washington is the number one apple producing state in the nation, but these days it's becoming more and more challenging to find markets for our delicious apples.

Since its introduction five years ago, the Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp apple has proven itself to be the next big variety as its popularity grows.

Finding enough labor is a big concern for U.S. agriculture, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector.

Washington continues to produce more apples than any other state with this year's crop forecast to be at or near a record, with many varieties to choose from.

Washington continues to produce more apples than any other state with this year's crop forecast to be at or near a record, with many varieties to choose from.

Most farmers want to farm, not cultivate the internet. But one tech advisor says in 2025 a web presence is a necessity.

Michael Schadler, President of the Washington Apple Commission, says there is plenty of market uncertainty out there right now, but no reason to panic.

Michael Schadler, President of the Washington Apple Commission, says there is plenty of market uncertainty out there right now, but no reason to panic.

Pear Bureau Northwest's President and CEO, CarrieAnn Arias says marketing our pears needs to get a bit more creative.

Pear Bureau Northwest's President and CEO, CarrieAnn Arias says marketing our pears needs to get a bit more creative.

With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!

With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.

August is here and that means a great deal to Washington's wine industry and those who love Washington wines.

August is here and that means a great deal to Washington's wine industry and those who love Washington wines.

Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.