Fruit Grower Report

August is Washington Wine Month, or as it's known by a new name, WAugust. We hear more on WAugust from Washington Wine Commission Vice President Chris Stone.

The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.

The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the push is on to convince Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help both ag employers and workers.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.

Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.

Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.

Exporting is still a challenge for ag producers, and Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover shares what it's meant for his share of the tree fruit industry.

Exporting is still a challenge for ag producers, and Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover shares what it's meant for his share of the tree fruit industry.

Get ready for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association's 29th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up August 30th.

Get ready for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association's 29th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up August 30th.

Researchers at Oregon State University's College of Engineering are putting the power of artificial intelligence to good use in helping protect bees from pesticides.

Researchers at Oregon State University's College of Engineering are putting the power of artificial intelligence to good use in helping protect bees from pesticides.

An Oregon State study shows organic blueberry growers can compete with conventional operations.

An Oregon State study shows organic blueberry growers can compete with conventional operations.

Embracing Ag Technology is a wagon you'd better jump on, according to Chad Colby of Colby AgTech, before you get left behind.

Embracing Ag Technology is a wagon you'd better jump on, according to Chad Colby of Colby AgTech, before you get left behind.

The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.

The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.

Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.

Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.

OSU researchers are finding the extent of the health benefits of raspberries that include being jam-packed with antioxidants.

OSU researchers are finding the extent of the health benefits of raspberries that include being jam-packed with antioxidants.

Yakima County Pest Board's Keith Mathews says much like pandemic, public's help is needed to control invasive pests.

Yakima County Pest Board's Keith Mathews says much like pandemic, public's help is needed to control invasive pests.

Northwest Cherry Grower's President BJ Thurlby talks about the health benefits of cherries ... that you can find in your grocery store now!

Northwest Cherry Grower's President BJ Thurlby talks about the health benefits of cherries ... that you can find in your grocery store now!

A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.

A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.

Legislation advanced by a House panel would ban Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran from buying American agricultural land.

With summer upon us, Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers talks ag labor and wages that are a big concern for industry employers.

With summer upon us, Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers talks ag labor and wages that are a big concern for industry employers.

The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.

The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.

Cherry harvest is underway and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says it will be a smaller crop, but the quality is outstanding.

Cherry harvest is underway and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says it will be a smaller crop, but the quality is outstanding.

How's the wetter, cooler weather been treating Washington raspberry growers? Washington Red Raspberry Commission's Henry Bierlink says not too bad, so far.

How's the wetter, cooler weather been treating Washington raspberry growers? Washington Red Raspberry Commission's Henry Bierlink says not too bad, so far.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.