Tree Fruit

Now that her time at the USDA has come to an end, former Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor has joined the International Fresh Produce Association as chief global policy officer.  She will start her new role at the Association on February 18th.   ...

On Wednesday, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.   ISDA anticipates receiving over $2 million from the USDA for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.  Th...

Just because the weather is cold, doesn't mean things are at a standstill for the local pear industry.  CarrieAnn Arias talks about what's taking place at Pear Bureau Northwest this winter.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

The U.S. farming community is preparing for the possibility of new tariffs, and possibly trade wars, when Donald Trump returns to the White House.  The president-elect has announced he plans to slap tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and others, for a variety of reasons.   ...

SePRO Ag says their pre-emergent herbicide, Brake On!, is a great fit for the specialty crops grown across Washington and Oregon.  Jeff Perrotti, Technical Rep for SePRO Ag in the Pacific Northwest said Brake On! has a unique mode of action relative to other residual herbicides used in permanent crops.  He note...

Cherries will take center stage, in central Washington Friday, during the 2025 Cherry Institute.  The day long even allows growers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah to talk about the past season, thoughts for the year head, trade and much more.  Preside...

Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission tells us about how the apple sector is celebrating the New Year.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

On Monday, the USDA announced that specialty crop producers have an additional two days to apply for assistance to help offset higher marketing and production costs.  FSA increased the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program payment limit from $125,000 to $900,000 per operation.   ...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture accepting proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding.  In 2025, USDA will make approximately $2 million available to Ag industry associations, producer groups, processors, commodity commissions, non-profits, for-profits, and local government agencies in Oregon.  Funding...

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and G.S. Long Company have produced a tractor safety training video for orchard workers.  The 30-minute video is based on a training curriculum approved by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, covering tractor operation basics, rollover protective structures, the hydraulic system, the power take-off system, hitching and towing, trou