This past year hasn’t been easy for tree fruit growers in Washington. Weather and market challenges have taken their toll on the harvest. Let’s talk about it.
Nearly $2 million will fund 13 projects across Oregon, in an effort to boost the competitiveness of the state’s fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other crops.
Earlier this week, the co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urged President Trump to ensure specialty crops be included in emergency financial aid packages.
As harvest gets underway for the permanent crops across the Northwest, one expert says this is a critical widow that could help boost production in 2026.
Research leaders from Washington State University and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission were in Pullman last week to reaffirm their “groundbreaking partnership”.