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Since 1993 this report has been covering tree fruit and grape industry news stories important to our growers. This has been accomplished through open channels of communications with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Washington Grape Growers Association, our land grant college scientists…

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    Cherries 2025 Mid-Season Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Northwest cherry harvest is in full swing with the crop easily living up to preseason estimates of 21-22 million boxes early on.

    WSTFA Golf Tournament Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    August is right around the corner, so it's not too early to get registered for the 2025 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Golf Tournament.

    Mild Habaneros Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


    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.

    Mild Habaneros Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025


    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.

    WSTFA Golf Tournament Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025


    Following President Trump's orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that's good news.

    ICE and Ag Labor Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025


    Following President Trump's orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that's good news.

    ICE and Ag Labor Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


    Following President Trump's orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that's good news.

    ICE Raids on Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


    Despite recent assurances from President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Homeland Security has now reversed guidance and says it WILL conduct immigration raids on farms.

    Ag Laws Need Changes Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


    With Washington's Ag Industry facing so many economic and regulatory challenges, are there changes we could make to ease the pressure?

    Ag Laws Need Changes Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


    With Washington's Ag Industry facing so many economic and regulatory challenges, are there changes we could make to ease the pressure?

    Specialty Crop Testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


    Oregon tree fruit grower Mike McCarthy recently spent time in Washington, D.C., sharing his experience and challenges with members of Congress.

    NW Cherry Harvest Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025


    Northwest cherry harvest is underway, and things are looking really good so far for growers and cherry lovers.

    NW Cherry Harvest Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025


    Northwest cherry harvest is underway, and things are looking really good so far for growers and cherry lovers.

    Local Food Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025


    As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.

    Local Food Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025


    As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.

    Big Red Cherry Campaign Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025


    Keep your eyes peeled and, in a week or so, you should start seeing some the campaign to promote our excellent Northwest Cherries that will be in the grocery stores very soon.

    Big Red Cherry Campaign Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    Keep your eyes peeled and, in a week or so, you should start seeing some the campaign to promote our excellent Northwest Cherries that will be in the grocery stores very soon.

    Exports Vs Imports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    Agricultural imports overtook ag exports a couple of years ago, creating a first of its kind trade imbalance.

    Big Red Cherry Campaign Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


    Keep your eyes peeled and, in a week or so, you should start seeing some the campaign to promote our excellent Northwest Cherries that will be in the grocery stores very soon.

    Mental Health Month and Ag Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


    As we reach the end of May and Mental Health Month, let's remember our friends and loved ones in the ag industry.

    Mental Health Month and Ag Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    As we reach the end of May and Mental Health Month, let's remember our friends and loved ones in the ag industry.

    Cherries Are Coming 2025 Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    If you love sweet cherries, this is probably going to be a very good year for you and the growers who are all set to begin harvest.

    Cherries Are Coming 2025 Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


    If you love sweet cherries, this is probably going to be a very good year for you and the growers who are all set to begin harvest.

    DOGE and Ag Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gets a lot of criticism in the news, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's definitely worth watching, but thinks it's doing some needed things.

    DOGE and Ag Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025


    The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gets a lot of criticism in the news, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's definitely worth watching, but thinks it's doing some needed things.

    Succession Planning Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    If you're at that stage where it's time plan out how to pass on your farm or ranch to the next generation, you may also be discovering the dynamics and challenges that brings for many families.

    Succession Planning Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


    If you're at that stage where it's time plan out how to pass on your farm or ranch to the next generation, you may also be discovering the dynamics and challenges that brings for many families.

    AI is Coming Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025


    We've seen lightning-fast technological changes in recent years, and it will also be a big part of agriculture, according to global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich.

    AI is Coming Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


    We've seen lightning-fast technological changes in recent years, and it will also be a big part of agriculture, according to global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich.

    Farm Bill Now Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


    There's no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

    Farm Bill Now Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025


    There's no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

    FWMA Reintroduced Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


    Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

    FWMA Reintroduced Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


    Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

    Imports Vs Exports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Sam Kieffer, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says imports and exports for agricultural products is really a numbers game and right now, it's not ideal.

    USPS for Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


    Ag Challenges in 2025 Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025


    With a new Congress in place, both state and federal, many ag groups are back to the table trying to educate legislators on what is needed.

    Ag Challenges in 2025 Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


    With a new Congress in place, both state and federal, many ag groups are back to the table trying to educate legislators on what is needed.

    Tariffs or Not Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


    Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?

    Tariffs or Not Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


    Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?

    Pear Marketing Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025


    Now that Pear Bureau Northwest's President and CEO, CarrieAnn Arias is coming up on a year in her relatively new position, plans for this year are well under way, including marketing.

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