Focus On Fruit for 01/20/22
In today's Focus On Fruit, Kevin Moffitt talks about the future of Pear Bureau Northwest.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
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Focus On Fruit For 01/06/22
In today's Focus on Fruit, Kevin Moffit shares what Pear Bureau Northwest does to help growers behind the scenes.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
World Pear Day Returns December 4th
The pear will once again take center stage before the global audience this weekend.
Pear Bureau Northwest will launch the 6th edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 4th. Taking place the first Saturday of December, this year’s World Pear Day gives consumers around the world the opportunity to celebrate pears through a 24-hour social media activation.
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Focus On Fruit for 12/17/20
Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, shares his thoughts on 2020, the good, the bad and the ugly.
If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
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.
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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.
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USDA: Good Supply Of Fall Favorites Expected
This time of year is great, we can enjoy many of our favorite fall time fruits, apples, pears, and many others, And it looks like, according to the USDA we should have a good supply of your favorites.
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NWFCS: Crop Size Could Add Pressure For Tree Fruit Growers
As we continue our Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot, we turn to the tree fruit industry. Northwest Farm Credit Services EVP of Lending and Insurance Bill Perry says their 12-month forecast for apples calls for modest profitability.
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Daniels Joins Pear Bureau Northwest
Pear Bureau Northwest announced Tuesday Angela Daniels as the new Event Coordinator. Daniels brings diverse experience in events, communications, and marketing to the PBNW team. Most recently, Angela spent four years working with Rit Dye to refresh their brand image. She was...
Sandison: Trade Disruptions A Challenge For Washington’s Ag Economy
As we start to wrap up the 2018 growing season, how is the Washington Ag Economy? Washington state Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison said things could be much better for the Washington Ag Community, thanks primarily to the unease from trade disruptions.
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