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Earlier this fall, Michael Schadler was named the new President of the Washington Apple Commission, taking over a roll that’s been filled by Todd Fryhover for the past four decades.  Schadler said while there’s much to learn, one of his priorities is to continue to educate the consumer, in the Northwest and internationally, about the Washington apple industry.   “We've got a...

For a check of the latest news impacting the apple industry, here in the Northwest and beyond, Jennie Strong has today's Washington Apple Update.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

Exporting farm commodities has challenging for the past couple of years, but those struggles have intensified over the past 12 months. For the tree fruit industry, logistics has been one of the biggest challenges according to Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission ...

The Washington apple plate is one step closer to reality.  On Thursday, the Senate voted 46-1 to approved legislation creating the specialty plate commemorating Washington's top commodity.   “This bill will allow vehicle owners to show their pride in Washington’s iconic apples, bring more awareness to our important apple industry and help raise money for local scholarships,” said sponsor Senator

The Apple Commission is working with lawmakers in Olympia this session, trying to create a specialty license plate to celebrate Washington apples and support the Washington Apple Education Foundation.  If the blue plate featuring the Washington apple logo is approved, generated revenue would be donated to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  Jennifer...

In an effort to help the Washington Apple Education Foundation, the state Apple Commission has proposed a new specialty license plate.  The dark blue plate celebrates the state’s leading Ag commodity, the apple.  The revenue generated from sales of the specialty license plat will go to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  WAEF provides finan...

The Washington Apple Commission will receive $8,457,600 through the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program.  The ATP program, funded at $200 million, will develop and grow export markets to mitigate adverse effects of trade conflicts with foreign countries.  Th...

On Tuesday, Mexico announce a 20% tariff would be implemented immediately against U.S. apples.  The retaliatory tariff is in direct response to President Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel  from Mexico.   Todd Fryhover, President of the Washington Apple Commission said this will hurt local growers.  He said Mexico has...

As we look ahead to 2018, Todd Fryhover says the year ahead looks very promising.  The President of The Washington Apple Commission says there is a lot of uncertainty on the international scene, not only with tariffs announced by China, but the ongoing NAFTA renegotiation.  Fr...

The recently announced tariffs by China against American products, specifically American ag, have many in the U.S. concerned.  China is a chief destination for Washington apples.  Todd Fryhover, President of the Washington Apple Commission said China is a market where growers see real value in shipping high quality products at better than market prices.  He note...