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The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple For the past few decades, I have usually tried to grab a bag of Honeycrisp apples. Where did they come from? Who developed them? The Honeycrisp apple variety (known in Europe as the 'Honeycrunch' Apple) has slowly made its way into America's top five most-produced apple varieties...
Remember the Cashmere Fruit Stand "Tiny's" Along Highway 2?
Remember the Cashmere Fruit Stand "Tiny's" Along Highway 2?
Do You Remember "Tiny's" Cashmere Fruit Stand Along Highway 2? “Tinys World's Largest Fruit Stand” - the iconic fruit stand for a couple of decades - where Martin’s Market Place and one of the two mini-mart gas stations are now located. ‘Tiny's Fruit St...
USDA: Production Expenses Expected Lower In 2024
USDA: Production Expenses Expected Lower In 2024
In a typical year, American farmers can expect to pay more than the year before for production expenses.  But the USDA's new farm income forecast is a bit of a surprise.  A forecast for lower production expenses.   ERS’ Spiro Stefano said prices that farmers are getting for many of their crops continue to fall.  The USDA is projecting a 12%...
U.S. Wheat Associates Applauds Drought-Tolerant Wheat Approval
U.S. Wheat Associates Applauds Drought-Tolerant Wheat Approval
U.S. Wheat Association commended the USDA for its thorough, science-based process resulting in the deregulation of the H-B-4 drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions.  The farmer leaders of USW are confident that the trait has the potential to deliver significant producer and consumer benefits.  Althoug...

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