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WAEF Announces Apple Art Winners
WAEF Announces Apple Art Winners
WAEF Announces Apple Art Winners
Last week, the Washington Apple Education Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Year of the Apple Art Contest sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.  This year, 45 submissions were received from high school students across central Washington.  Entries...
As H-2A Program Use Increases, Grower Returns Continue To Drop
As H-2A Program Use Increases, Grower Returns Continue To Drop
As H-2A Program Use Increases, Grower Returns Continue To Drop
Labor is a difficult topic in the farming community.  And perhaps the tree fruit industry serves as the best example of that.    Kate Tynan Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council said as producers continue to struggle to find a domestic workforce, more and more are turning to the H-2A program.  She added many pe...
Washington’s Apple License Plate Celebrates Five Years
Washington’s Apple License Plate Celebrates Five Years
Washington’s Apple License Plate Celebrates Five Years
In 2020, Washington’s tree fruit industry joined the state Legislature to create the Washington apple license plate.  The Washington Apple Education Foundation said the plate not only represents industry pride but also fuels the future of its next generation.   "...
Focus On Fruit: 03/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 03/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 03/13/25
In today's Focus On Fruit, we get the latest from the Washington Apple Commission.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Save Family Farming: Saldaña Fails To Help Farmworkers
Save Family Farming: Saldaña Fails To Help Farmworkers
Save Family Farming: Saldaña Fails To Help Farmworkers
Despite claims of providing economic relief for farmworkers, Save Family Farming says a proposal put forward by Washington state Senator Rebecca Saldaña fails to put money back in the pockets of workers.  Saldaña, Chair of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, has put forward Senate Bill 5722, creating a new state grant to pay for ag overtime costs.  However, Dillon Honcoop with Sa...
WSU To Host Soil Health Workshop
WSU To Host Soil Health Workshop
WSU To Host Soil Health Workshop
Washington State University will host its Tree Fruit Soil Health Workshop: SoilCon on Thursday, February 27th.  The 3 ½ hour event will focus on :  What is tree fruit soil health? What is the new Soil Health Initiative? Soil health manage ... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit: 02/06/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/06/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/06/25
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has thrown its support behind two pieces of legislation looking to address ag overtime.  Jon DeVaney has the latest.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Focus On Fruit: 01/30/25
Focus On Fruit: 01/30/25
Focus On Fruit: 01/30/25
Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council, talks about some of the biggest regulatory issues tree fruit growers are facing these days.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Brake On! Well Suited For Northwest Permanent Crops
Brake On! Well Suited For Northwest Permanent Crops
Brake On! Well Suited For Northwest Permanent Crops
SePRO Ag says their pre-emergent herbicide, Brake On!, is a great fit for the specialty crops grown across Washington and Oregon.  Jeff Perrotti, Technical Rep for SePRO Ag in the Pacific Northwest said Brake On! has a unique mode of action relative to other residual herbicides used in permanent crops.  He note...
Ag Robot Leads To Win For NW Students
Ag Robot Leads To Win For NW Students
Ag Robot Leads To Win For NW Students
A group of 10 Northwest bases students were recently honored for their contribution to the future of agriculture.  Washington State University graduate students as well as undergraduates at Toppenish-based Heritage University were recently honored for the autonomous fruit bin hauling robot they developed.  The tea...

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