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In apple orchards, heat stress can cause severe damage to trees and fruit.  And with climate projections suggesting stronger heat events, and more frequent events in to the future, Washington State University is out with a free guide helping growers look at cooling down their orchard.   ...

Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...

The owners of two Yakima orchards have paid $500,000 in back wages and interest to more than 400 workers.

What are some of the diseases that tree fruit growers need to keep an eye out for this time of year?  Kendall Johnson, Technical Service Manager for UPL talks about what you need to look for in the orchard.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The Washington Farm Bureau named Republican state Senator Brad Hawkins, from East Wenatchee, a 2022 Champion of Agriculture.   “I'm super honored to receive this recognition from the Farm Bureau I'm proud of my 100% voting record in support of our orchardist and farming families because standing with them on their issues benefits all of us.”   ...

Oregon State University's Ashley Thompson talks about her research into mulch, and the benefits mulch offers for orchard owners.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Focus On Fruit for 09/01/22 on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Time and cost are two of the factors that apple producers must consider in this day and age. Jim Bair of the U.S. Apple Association said on average it takes four years for a new apple orchard to produce market ready fruit. "It's very expensive ...

Cherry harvest is underway across the Inland Northwest, but it’s not without a few challenges. Last weekend’s thunderstorms dumped rain on groves at a very bad time, and on-top of that, some locations in the lower Yakima Valley have reported frost over the past two weeks. Because o ...

RDO will host an Orchard Sprayer Clinic in Sunnyside Wednesday.  This Spanish speaking event will allow those who need Washington credits for the upcoming season to earn them.  Erin Hightower with RDO said Wednesday’s Clinic starts at 1 p.m. with a guest...

Now that spring has sprung, that means the orchards across the Inland Northwest as buzzing with activity, and we’re not just talking about the bees.  The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission says now is a key time of the year for growers to maximize their production.   “...