Northwest Horticultural Council

Powers: Growers Need D.C. To Address Ag Labor Issue

As producers look to a new growing season, several issues remain unresolved, chief among them is the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Because of delays in D.C., the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is forecast to increase to $17.41 an hour this year ...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 01/13/22

Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council, talks about efforts to improve trade with Indonesia. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 12/30/21

What's being done to reopen the Indian market to U.S. apple growers? Mark Powers President of the Northwest Horticultural Council has the latest developments. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 12/09/21

In today's Focus On Fruit, we talk about trade with Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 10/07/21

Mark Powers, president of the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about trade, USTR Katherine Tai and much more. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 09/16/21

In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers President of the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about trade priorities for the local tree fruit industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 09/02/21

We recently sat down with Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council, about efforts to secure additional federal funds to fight Little Cherry Disease.

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 08/12/21

Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about a recent roundtable hosted by representatives Dan Newhouse and G.T. Thompson. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 05/13/21

How is the local apple industry addressing an odd request made this year by India? Mark Powers takes a look. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 04/29/21

The Administration continues to promote changes the Ag community can make to help address climate change. What does that mean for tree fruit growers in the Northwest? We asked Mark Power, President the Northwest Horticultural Council. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Glenn Vaagen