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Washington Ag Production Hit Nearly $14B in 2023
Washington Ag Production Hit Nearly $14B in 2023
Washington Ag Production Hit Nearly $14B in 2023
According to NASS, the value of Washington’s Agricultural production in 2023 totaled almost $14 billion, up 6% year-over year.  The value of Washington’s crop production in 2023 was $7.71 billion, down about 10% from the record high value of $8.56 billion in 2022.  ...
NASS: Sweet Cherry Crop Expected To Be Smaller
NASS: Sweet Cherry Crop Expected To Be Smaller
NASS: Sweet Cherry Crop Expected To Be Smaller
If you're a fan of sweet cherries, NASS doesn't have the best news to share. "Not as great a season for the sweet cherries this year," said NASS' Lance Honig.  "In fact, down about 27% from what was produced last year.   Last year was a really good crop, but still that's a pretty sharp drop off from last year.  In fact, tha...
NASS: Cherry Production Mixed Nationwide
NASS: Cherry Production Mixed Nationwide
NASS: Cherry Production Mixed Nationwide
Sweet cherry production is expected to drop this year, while tart cherry production forecasts are up year-over-year. According to NASS the sweet cherry production forecast is down 27% from 2021 figures at 275,000 tons. In Washington, the largest producing sweet cherry producing state, severe cold weather in winter and spring reduced pollination and fruit set ...
Latest Cherry Crop Projection Slightly Smaller Than Initial Expectation
Latest Cherry Crop Projection Slightly Smaller Than Initial Expectation
Latest Cherry Crop Projection Slightly Smaller Than Initial Expectation
Northwest Cherry Growers is out with its second round projections of the 2021 crop. The new expectation for the upcoming year is 223,723 tons, a 6% decrease from the Round 1 estimate. As with Round 1, the model is populated with historical data, growing degree day patterns, acreage shifts, market trends, processing tonnage and in-field assessments ...
NASS: NW Fruit Production A Mixed Bag In 2020
NASS: NW Fruit Production A Mixed Bag In 2020
NASS: NW Fruit Production A Mixed Bag In 2020
For the Northwest fruit sector, 2020 was a mixed bag, with some producers reporting production drops, while others saw a bigger crop, and even a few records were repored. Apple production in Oregon in 2020 hit 174 million pounds, up 18% year over year ...
NASS: More Than Enough Sweet Cherries Expects This Summer
NASS: More Than Enough Sweet Cherries Expects This Summer
NASS: More Than Enough Sweet Cherries Expects This Summer
It's summer, and one of the best snacks out there, whether its for your holiday weekend, or just because, is sweet cherries.  And while this year's crop is below what we saw this time last year, NASS' Lance Honig is there will will be enough cherries to go around. "Produ ...
What Can Consumers Of Sweet, Tart Cherries Expect This Summer?
What Can Consumers Of Sweet, Tart Cherries Expect This Summer?
What Can Consumers Of Sweet, Tart Cherries Expect This Summer?
Cherry harvest is underway across the Northwest. But the question is will consumers see enough sweet and tart cherries this summer?  Rod Bain takes a look.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com  ...
Sweet Cherry Production Up 13% This Season
Sweet Cherry Production Up 13% This Season
Sweet Cherry Production Up 13% This Season
According to NASS, sweet cherry production is forecast at 362,000 tons this season, a 13% year over year increase.  Weather this spring across Washington and Oregon have been optimal for the crop.  Meanwhile, in California, growers reported sufficient chill and precipitation leading to a good crop.  NASS is...
Cantwell, Newhouse Announce Funding To Help NW Cherry Growers
Cantwell, Newhouse Announce Funding To Help NW Cherry Growers
Cantwell, Newhouse Announce Funding To Help NW Cherry Growers
On Thursday, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Dan Newhouse announced additional funding to help cherry grower hurt by retaliatory tariffs handed down by China.  The provision, which cleared the Senate Thursday as part of the bipartisan disaster supplemental budget bill, will give more cherry growers access to the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program, which provides direct financial assistan

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