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US tart cherry forecast up 48 percent
U.S. 2018 tart cherry production is forecast at 353 million pounds, up 48 percent from the 2017 production. Michigan tart cherry production in 2018 is forecast to be 264... more »
Tart cherry volume regulation proposed for 2017–18 crop
A proposed volume regulation for U.S. tart cherries produced during 2017-18 crop year would restrict the way the cherries can be marketed. The USDA’s proposed rule would be under the marketing order for tart cherries... more »
Washington wine industry surveyed about research priorities
The Washington State Wine Commission is asking wine grape growers and wineries to fill out a survey to help identify top research priorities for the statewide wine and grape research program. Feedback from the survey will be... more »
Washington organic apple acres growing 16-20 percent
The area of certified organic apple production in Washington state grew by 37 percent in 2017 and is poised to grow further in 2018. In 2016, there were 16,191 acres of certified organic apples in... more »
Jet Harvest Solutions hires Pacific Northwest sales rep
Florida-based ag products company Jet Harvest Solutions has expanded its sales team with the hiring of Matthew Ohl in the Pacific Northwest. Ohl will operate out... more »
USDA briefs senators on wildfires, costs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted U.S. Senators Sept. 26 at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for a 2017 fire briefing to hear about this year’s efforts to contain wildfires out west as well... more »
Study: Drought costs Washington state agriculture $335 million
A recent study by the Washington State Department of Agriculture estimates farm losses from the 2015 drought to be in the millions. While all the numbers aren’t in yet, the study estimates more than $335... more »
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