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Cool Weather, Western X Held Back Washington’s Apricot Crop
Cool Weather, Western X Held Back Washington’s Apricot Crop
Cool Weather, Western X Held Back Washington’s Apricot Crop
As harvest continues for some varieties of peaches and nectarines, 2021 has proven to be a good year for the Washington stone fruit industry. However, one area that has struggled a bit is Washington apricots. B.J. Thurlby President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Commission said they expect harvest this year to be a bit short of expectations, around 3,000 tons ...
Focus On Fruit for 07/01/21
Focus On Fruit for 07/01/21
Focus On Fruit for 07/01/21
B.J. Thurlby has advice for growers looking to slow down the impact of Little Cherry Disease across the Northwest. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Large California Crop Not Negatively Impacting Northwest Cherry Growers
Large California Crop Not Negatively Impacting Northwest Cherry Growers
Large California Crop Not Negatively Impacting Northwest Cherry Growers
Cherry harvest continues across the Northwest, but because of the cooler weather over the past week, numbers have slowed a bit. B.J. Thurlby, President of Northwest Cherry Growers, says currently roughly 200,000 boxes are being shipped per day, but he expects that number to increase to 400,000 as hot weather returns to the area ...
Focus On Fruit for 06/17/21
Focus On Fruit for 06/17/21
Focus On Fruit for 06/17/21
How's the stone fruit season progressing? B.J. Thurlby has the latest on apricots, peaches and more. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Focus On Fruit for 06/03/21
Focus On Fruit for 06/03/21
Focus On Fruit for 06/03/21
In today's Focus On Fruit, BJ Thurlby President of Northwest Cherry Growers discusses how they plan to market in southeast Asia. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Focus On Fruit for 05/20/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/20/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/20/21
B.J. Thurlby, President of Northwest Cherry Growers, talks about marketing efforts and areas of focus in the year ahead. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Focus On Fruit for 05/06/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/06/21
Focus On Fruit for 05/06/21
In today's Focus On Fruit, B.J. Thurlby talks about how cherry growers are feeling with a new season underway. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Focus On Fruit for 04/22/21
Focus On Fruit for 04/22/21
Focus On Fruit for 04/22/21
This week, B.J. Thurlby talks about what the cherry industry is doing to prepare for the upcoming season. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Looking Toward 2021, LCD Remains Top Concern For Cherry Growers
Looking Toward 2021, LCD Remains Top Concern For Cherry Growers
Looking Toward 2021, LCD Remains Top Concern For Cherry Growers
As many Northwest producers look ahead to the fall and winter and eventually the 2021 growing season, what are some of the biggest concerns? B.J. Thurlby, president of Northwest Cherry Growers said the biggest challenge for independent cherry growers, remains Little Cherry Disease ...

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