pears

The Columbia River Gorge pear harvest this year left growers selling fruit below what it cost to produce, and packing houses turning away truckloads daily — prompting calls for emergency relief from both parties.

Governor Kotek has asked the federal government to step in after a pear psylla outbreak left Hood River and Wasco County orchards coated in sticky honeydew and black mold, wiping out an estimated $40 to $45 million in crops.

With the warm weather stirring up concerns for local fruit growers, it's time to talk about a sneaky little threat to those blossoming orchards.

The future of trade is looking a bit bumpy for local growers. Let’s tune in to Jeff Correa's thoughts on the potential ups and downs.

Pears might just be the unsung heroes of our fruit bowls, packed with surprises for our health.

This past year hasn’t been easy for tree fruit growers in Washington. Weather and market challenges have taken their toll on the harvest. Let’s talk about it.

What can be done to improve trade for local pear growers and potentially open new or additional markets? We put that question before Jeff Correa with Pear Bureau Northwest to get his thoughts.

The Northwest produces nearly 88% of all U.S. fresh pears, but on the canned side, the August closure of the Yakima Del Monte cannery left many growers unsure about the future.

What are the Market Development Priorities for Pear Bureau Northwest? We put that question before Jeff Correa in today's Focus On Fruit.

The tree fruit industry will gather in North Central Washington this week to focus on the past year and to look ahead to 2026.