Fruit Grower Report

Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries.

More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries.

Ag employers took a big sigh of relief last month after the Department of Labor revised the methodology for determining the H-2A program's Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

President Trump says it would be an “economic disaster” for the nation if the Supreme Court overturns his tariffs.

The Washington Red Raspberry Commission's new Executive Director, Gavin Willis took over nearly five months ago following the retirement of long-time leader Henry Bierlink.

Washington raspberry growers have to be happy with the size and quality of this year's crop.

Not that there aren't enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.

Not that there aren't enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether President Trump's controversial tariffs can stand under 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

La Nina has arrived and that means a winter with probably a little more precipitation and a bit cooler than average.

Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done?

Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done?

While the USDA has reopened Farm Service Agency offices with limited staff, economic relief remains stagnant during the government shutdown.

Recent changes to the AEWR calculations is welcome news, but WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says that's not the program's only problem that needs to be addressed.

If you have yet to make your plans to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Wenatchee, December 8-9-10 … wait no longer.

A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?

Farmers are looking forward to recent changes the Department of Labor made to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate and how it could impact their finances. So, any questions?

If you like the flavor of peppers but aren't a big fan of the heat some bring to your meals, Oregon State University has two mild Habaneros you might like.

Northwest cherry growers can now look back on the largest harvest in six years, but it might not be enough to really celebrate.

Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it's caused by things like climate change and the pesticides farmers use, but Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers, a beekeeper himself, says don't jump to conclusions.

Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it's caused by things like climate change and the pesticides farmers use, but Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers, a beekeeper himself, says don't jump to conclusions.

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.

This may seem unusual for the Fruit Grower Report, but today we're talking about peppers, specifically a new breed of Mild Habaneros created by breeders at Oregon State University.

This may seem unusual for the Fruit Grower Report, but today we're talking about peppers, specifically a new breed of Mild Habaneros created by breeders at Oregon State University.

Cherry growers here in the Pacific Northwest wound up topping early season estimates for what turned out to be one of their more productive seasons.

Recent changes the Department of Labor announced to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate was great news for farm employers, but what's changed?

Washington Apple Education Foundation Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee says funding and awarding college scholarships is something they've been doing now for a long time.

While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let's not forget the other struggling crops.

Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.

Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.

Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says one of the big benefits of ag technology is its ability to cut water use.

Ag employers took a big sigh of relief last week after the Department of Labor revised the methodology for determining the H-2A program's Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

If you haven't started making your plans to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show, the December 8-10 event will be here before you know it.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation has released this year's list of scholarship recipients, with over $1 million awarded to over 300 college students from the apple industry.

Northwest Pear harvest should be wrapping up soon with forecast estimates calling for a 60% increase over last year's crop, but many growers hit by the closure of the Del Monte plant.

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.