Focus On Fruit

Focus On Fruit: 05/08/25
Focus On Fruit: 05/08/25
Tree fruit growers across Washington, and the Northwest, are struggling to make a profit.  What needs to change to allow growers to benefit from their commodity?  We put that question before the Washington State Tree Fruit's Jon DeVaney.   ...
Focus On Fruit: 05/01/25
Focus On Fruit: 05/01/25
What are some of the newest cherry varieties that Washington State University is working on?  Per McCord tells us when we may see these cherries in the orchard, or at our local grocery store.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Focus On Fruit: 04/24/25
Focus On Fruit: 04/24/25
Washington State University is warning pear and apple growers to watch for fire blight.  WSU's Tianna Dupont explains what growers need to watch for, and steps they need to take.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Focus On Fruit: 04/17/25
Focus On Fruit: 04/17/25
Trade and tariffs have been in the news for several months.  How are local apple growers being impacted?  Jon DeVaney with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association has more.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit: 04/10/25
Focus On Fruit: 04/10/25
The Washington Apple Commission's Jennie Strong talks about the latest international marketing efforts in today's Focus On Fruit.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Focus On Fruit: 03/27/25
Focus On Fruit: 03/27/25
Washington State University's Per McCord talks about the Cherry Variety Update Program, and how it benefits growers and consumers.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit: 03/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 03/13/25
In today's Focus On Fruit, we get the latest from the Washington Apple Commission.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Focus On Fruit: 02/27/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/27/25
B.J. Thurlby takes a look back on the 2024 cherry crop and provides us his thoughts and insights about what growers can expect in 2025.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Focus On Fruit: 02/20/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/20/25
Washington State University has several asks before lawmakers this session in Olympia.  John DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, talks about these projects, and how they can help growers and the industry across the state.  ...
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Jennie Strong provides an update from the Washington Apple Commission in today's Focus on Fruit.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

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