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While not a record-breaking winter, temperatures have been below normal over the past couple of months for many locations across the PNW.  That, said Washington State University’s Dr. Tim Waters, is good news, especially for row crop growers.   He not...

According to NASS, the Washington Asparagus crop value came in at $13.5 million, a drop of 8% from 2021.  Washington accounted for 28% of the national crop in 2022.   The value of Oregon Snap beans totaled $15.4 million, down 24% year-over-year.  Oregon accou...

Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3% last year while total volume dropped by 3.7%.  The Organic Produce Network said total sales topped $9.4 billion for the year.  The 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report says the fresh berry category was the top organic produce category with more than 16% of organic fresh produce dollars in 2022.  Fresh berry sales...

As we start our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, we focus on area row crops.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said when it comes to potatoes, their outlook suggests slightly profitable returns for contracted potatoes and profitable returns for uncontracted spuds.   “For c...

The old saying is work smarter, not harder.  And that’s where Trinity Trailer comes in to help a host of growers across the Pacific Northwest.  Keith Eastman Trinity Trailer market manager said their flagship product the EagleBridge was invented in 1975, and what makes it revolutionary is the fact that EagleBridge was the first segmented belt trailer design.   “Our founder and the ...

As we start our latest installment of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot Series, we start with area row crops.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS said the 12-month outlook suggests slightly profitable onion returns. “...

As we conclude our six-part quarterly commodity snapshot series, we turn to Northwest row crops. Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said their outlook suggests slightly profitable returns for onion growers. “The short supply of remaining onions positions Northwest producers to receive favorable prices for early season onions. Whil ...

Northwest vegetable production was mixed last year, according to NASS. Idaho onions were valued at $64.0 million last year, up 11% from 2020. Oregon onions had a total value of $115 million, down 5% year-over-year. Washington onions were valued at $101 million, down 28% from 2020 ...

Today’s Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series takes a look at row crops across the PNW. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlook projects that contract potato producers will be profitable. ...

As we start our third installment of our Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot Series, we turn our attention to local row crops. “Slightly profitable returns are expected for contract potato producers. Uncontracted potato producers will benefit from higher prices as modestly lower yields are realized,” said Bill Perry is Vice President at NWFCS. He added ...