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You might be surprised to learn just how much cider is shaping our local economy and drinking culture. It's quite the story!

The Farmers Market in Troy, Idaho comes to an end Saturday, and they plan to celebrate with some cider.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced it was offering grants to small agriculture-related businesses that have suffered economically due to the pandemic, and have been left out of earlier relief programs. The WSDA’s Laura Raymond said the Relief and Recovery grants are a joint effort with the state Department of Commerce, are intended to help businesses in four secto

Researchers at Washington State University have begun a study into apple cider fermentation that they say will hopefully result in a more consistent product across the industry. Food Science Professor Charles Edwards said there are a number of yeast strains that are available to cider makers, and his team is trying to determine the correct types of nutrients those yeast strains need ...

After eight years of being known as the United States Association of Cider Makers, USACM has updated its brand.   On Tuesday, the group unveiled a shorter, more direct name, the American Cider Association.  The Association said the new look and name go hand in hand with new aggressive strategies to grow the cider industry, including achieving legislative and regulatory goals on behalf of the assoc