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Cool Weather, Western X Held Back Washington’s Apricot Crop
Cool Weather, Western X Held Back Washington’s Apricot Crop
As harvest continues for some varieties of peaches and nectarines, 2021 has proven to be a good year for the Washington stone fruit industry. However, one area that has struggled a bit is Washington apricots. B.J. Thurlby President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Commission said they expect harvest this year to be a bit short of expectations, around 3,000 tons ...
NASS: Many NW Fruit Growers Expecting Larger Crops
NASS: Many NW Fruit Growers Expecting Larger Crops
According to NASS, fruit growers across the Northwest anticipate a larger crop this year. Based on August 1st conditions, Oregon apple production is forecast at 190 million pounds, up 9% from 2020. Washington apple production is forecast at 7 ...
Focus On Fruit for 06/17/21
Focus On Fruit for 06/17/21
How's the stone fruit season progressing? B.J. Thurlby has the latest on apricots, peaches and more. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Did Recent Cold Damage Northwest Stone Fruit?
Did Recent Cold Damage Northwest Stone Fruit?
The recent cold temperatures we saw across the Northwest, what kind of damage should ag producers expect? "So as we move in to states like Washington and Oregon, for example, we have seen multiple freezes starting the middle to latter part of last week and continuing through the weekend and even in to the early part of this week," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey ...
Impact Of SE Freeze On Peaches, Other Fruits
Impact Of SE Freeze On Peaches, Other Fruits
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 ...
2020 Apple, Pear Production Up In Oregon; Washington Wine Grape Production Jumps
2020 Apple, Pear Production Up In Oregon; Washington Wine Grape Production Jumps
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 ...
Focus On Fruit: 11/07/19
Focus On Fruit: 11/07/19
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
USDA: Most Fall Tree Fruit Production Up
USDA: Most Fall Tree Fruit Production Up
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.  ...
USDA: Most Fall Tree Fruit Production Up
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.   ...