Northwest Horticultural Council

In today's Focus on Fruit, Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about the balancing act between pesticide application and international trade. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 06/16/22

What impact did April's snowstorm have on the local tree fruit industry? We put that question before 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... Read More ...

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 02/24/22

In today's Focus On Fruit, we talk about preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill with the Northwest Horticultural Council's Mark Powers.

Glenn Vaagen

Focus On Fruit for 01/27/22

In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council talks about the impact the west coast port slowdown is having on the tree fruit industry in the Pacific Northwest.

Glenn Vaagen

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