Mark Powers

We asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council his priorities, and the organizations' priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers looks back on the pros and cons of 2022.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

The Senate failed to act on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act last year.  We asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council his thoughts, and if he expects to see Ag labor/immigration reform anytime soon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

In today's Focus On Fruit, we asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council to give an assessment of 2022, both the good and the bad.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

What do growers, and consumers, need to know about the organic fruit industry?  We put that question before Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

What would the tree fruit industry like to see in the 2023 Farm Bill?  We asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council in today's Focus On Fruit.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

In today's Focus on Fruit, Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about the balancing act between pesticide application and international trade.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

In today's Focus On Fruit, we talk about preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill with the Northwest Horticultural Council's Mark Powers.

In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about the impact the west coast port slowdown is having on the tree fruit industry in the Pacific Northwest.

As producers look to a new growing season, several issues remain unresolved, chief among them is the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Because of delays in D.C., the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is forecast to increase to $17.41 an hour this year ...