storage

According to NASS, as of March 1st, the total wheat stocks in Oregon totaled 27.9 million bushels, up from 25 million bushels a year ago.  Off-farm stocks were up 18% percent, while on-farm stocks were down 17% compared to the previous year.  In...

According to the latest numbers from USApple, the total number of apples in storage on February 1st was 130 million bushels, 5% less than last February 2024’s total of 137 million bushels.  This month’s number is also 11% higher than the five-year average.   Fresh ap...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products.  The programs will also help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events.   ...

What kind of disease pressures to apples face in storage? Tim Madden discusses what options growers and packing houses have during today's Agronomic Minute. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

According to NASS, all Wheat stocks stored across the Northwest increased 9% from December 1st 2018.   In Washington, wheat stored in all positions, as of  December 1st 2019, totaled 128 million bushels, up six million bushels from a year ago.  Off-far...

A new study suggests red meat can safely be stored for up to seven weeks.  Advancements in storage and vacuum packaging may extend the shelf life of red meat, according to researchers from the British Meat Producers Association and Meat and Livestock Australia.  ...

The 2016 apple and pear harvest, for the most part, is in warehouses now, but there is still a lot of management that can be done to keep the fruit as fresh as possible.   WSU Assistant Professor Achour Amiri said packers have to be on the lookout for possible rot which is caused by pathogens.  ...