peaches

It wasn't just the Pacific Northwest that experienced exceptionally cold temperatures recently. What were the impacts of the freezes that hit the southeastern U.S. on April 2nd and 3rd? "There has been some significant damage to the peach crop in South Carolina ...

According to NASS apple production in Oregon is forecast at 180 million pounds, up 20% from 2019. While down 3% year over year, Washington’s apple production is forecast at 7.4 billion pounds. At 69% of the U.S. apple production, Washington still ranks #1 in apple production, despite this year’s decrease. Meanwhi ...

B.J. Thurlby recaps the 2019 stone fruit season.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

When looking at the tree fruit industry, the USDA says there's been a year over year increase in most of the fall time fruits.   "Apple production is going to be up 4% from a year ago, and it is driven by production increases that are expected from western states largely Washington and California," said USDA Research Economist, Agnes Perez.  ...

When looking at the tree fruit industry, the USDA says there's been a year over year increase in most of the fall time fruits.   "Apple production is going to be up 4% from a year ago, and it is driven by production increases that are expected from western states largely Washington and California," said USDA Research Economist, Agnes Perez.   ...

The USDA has released their latest look at the 2017 peach crop and they are forecasting a decline in production for the eighth consecutive year.   USDA Economist Agnes Perez projects a drop of nearly 1.5 billion pounds.   “This year’s crop will be the smallest since the 1980s.”   The largest...