Focus On Fruit

What changes to the H-2A program would the tree fruit industry like to see? We put that question before Jon DeVaney of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.

What is Fire Blight, and why is it such a concern for local apple and pear growers? Washington State University's Tianna Dupont gives us the background on this bacterial disease, and the impact it can have on the tree fruit industry.

When it comes to federal labor policies, change has become the only constant. What kind of impact has that had on the tree fruit industry, as well as the local grower?

In today's Focus on Fruit, Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission talks about their collaboration with 7-Eleven in the Taiwan market this past season.

With so many challenges before tree fruit growers, are there concerns many of those growers will leave the industry all together?

Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension specialist Tianna Dupont recaps the recent 4th International Symposium of Fire Blight.

Typically when Little Cherry Disease is found, multiple trees or blocks are removed. Why is that?

Finding quality Ag labor has become very difficult for Northwest farmers and producers. What, if anything, is making that task even more difficult in 2025?

Washington State University is working to release new cherry varieties now and well into the future. Per McCord talks about the varieties they are working on for 5-10 years down the road.

What are some of the newest cherry varieties that Washington State University is working on, and when will we see them at our local grocery store?  WSU's Per McCord looks to answer those questions.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...