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The Washington Apple Commission's Toni Lynn Adams talks about what the smaller crop size has done for demand domestically and internationally. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

It looks like the 2020 apple crop is going to be a little smaller than anticipated. According to NASS, the national crop is expected to come in a 10.6 billion pounds, which is down 3% from last year's crop. USDA Research Analyst, Jaclyn Kramer said that drop mirrors the decrease expected right here in the Northwest ...

The U.S. Apple Association, better known as USApple, announced Monday that Chris Gerlach will join later this month as the Director of Industry Analytics. Organization officials said Gerlach has a wealth of experience in public policy research and economic analysis for large, mission-driven organizations ...

Will Washington drivers soon have another license plate option?   Senate Bill 6032, which would create a special blue plate featuring the Washington Apple logo continues to march through the House in Olympia.  Senator Brad Hawkins authored the legislation.  He said...

Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Agriculture will offer Core Pesticide Safety Training on January 27th.  The training will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Blue Mountain Community College in Milton-Freewater.  Sessions will focus on reducing the risk of Pesticide Resistance in Apple, Cherry and Wine grape, Lessons Learned, and Pesticide Label Interpretation.   ...

This time of year is great, we can enjoy many of our favorite fall time fruits, apples, pears, and many others, And it looks like, according to the USDA we should have a good supply of your favorites.     If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

As we continue our Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot, we turn to the tree fruit industry.  Northwest Farm Credit Services EVP of Lending and Insurance Bill Perry says their 12-month forecast for apples calls for modest profitability.  ...

This week, Dan Newhouse called on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to improve Washington apple access in India.  Newhouse pointed out that Washington is the largest apple producing state in the U.S, with sales of $2.4 billion annually.  Bu...

This week, Dan Newhouse called on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to improve Washington apple access in India.  Newhouse pointed out that Washington is the largest apple producing state in the U.S, with sales of $2.4 billion annually.  Bu...

Toni Lynn Adams takes a look at the 2019 apple harvest and how growers are fairing locally and internationally.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...