Pacific Northwest
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) is accepting viticulture and enology research proposals for the coming year. The Washington Wine Research Grant Portal will accept new and continuing research grant applications for Fiscal Year 2027... more »
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW)/USA Pears is characterizing this season as a bountiful year. Pear orchards in the Pacific Northwest are a hum of activity as the 2025 harvest is officially underway. This year’s yields exceed... more »
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is projecting a record 2025 Washington fresh apple crop. The country's leading apple producer predicts a large crop with high fruit quality, but notes that labor challenges and... more »
Washington Red Raspberry Commission director retires
After more than two decades of leadership, Henry Bierlink has officially retired from his role as executive director of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC). Gavin Willis, a longtime Washington ag industry veteran, has been... more »
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing cherries is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. My family has been farming since 1935, starting with apples. However, as it became very difficult to harvest a small apple crop for profit, we shifted... more »
Washington Red Raspberry Commission launches frozen raspberry campaign
To connect consumers with the roots of their food, the Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) has launched a new national campaign promoting frozen raspberries. The Great American Frozen Raspberry campaign has been introduced as a... more »
Washington winegrowers warn about proposed tax
As the final days of the 2025 Washington state legislative session commences, the Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) is warning the wine industry that a proposed bill would increase state wine excise taxes. The recently introduced... more »
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
Innovation is scheduled to meet sustainability at Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE), the Washington wine industry’s annual research event. The event, scheduled for April 23 at the Washington State University’s (WSU) Tri-Cities campus... more »
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Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
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