pumpkins

According to NASS, the Washington Asparagus crop value came in at $13.5 million, a drop of 8% from 2021.  Washington accounted for 28% of the national crop in 2022.   The value of Oregon Snap beans totaled $15.4 million, down 24% year-over-year.  Oregon accou...

Pumpkins are on full display across the United States as part of many fall traditions.  The production of pumpkins, from classic orange Howdens to new varieties like Cinderella, is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with all states producing some pumpkins. ...

Agritourism continues to grow in both numbers and popularity across the Pacific Northwest.  Whether that’s pick-your-own pumpkins for Halloween, corn mazes, you pick apples, or anything in between, agritourism increases in popularity this time of year.  But, Oregon S...

Northwest vegetable production was mixed last year, according to NASS. Idaho onions were valued at $64.0 million last year, up 11% from 2020. Oregon onions had a total value of $115 million, down 5% year-over-year. Washington onions were valued at $101 million, down 28% from 2020 ...

Vegetable production across the Northwest was a mixed bag last year. According to NASS, onion production in Idaho were valued at $68.3 million, up 4% from 2019. Oregon onions had a total value of utilized production of $119 million, up 9% year over year ...

As we get ready for Halloween this weekend and Thanksgiving next month, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the top pumpkin producing states in the U.S. According to the Economic Research Service, ERS, pumpkins are grown in all states, but Illinois remains the nations largest pumpkin producer in both acreage and weight. B ...

With Halloween approaching, many consumers are searching for the nearest pumpkin patch. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture just updated pumpkin production data, showing production is widely dispersed throughout the United States.   All U.S. s...

With Halloween approaching, many consumers are searching for the nearest pumpkin patch. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture just updated pumpkin production data, showing production is widely dispersed throughout the United States.   All U.S. s...

NASS is out with its vegetable crop production estimates for 2018.  Asparagus value of utilized production in Washington totaled $26.2 million, down 2% from 2017.  Washington accounted for 34% of national utilized production.   Carrots in Washington showed a $20.0 million valu...

This time of year, it seems like Pumpkin Spice is everywhere.  But the Oregon Farm Bureau is encouraging you to go to the source to enjoy the real thing.   Pumpkins, apples, pears, and squash are just a few examples of autumn’s agricultural bounty.  But, determin...