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Focus On Fruit: 03/30/23
Focus On Fruit: 03/30/23
Focus On Fruit: 03/30/23
X-disease is a deadly disease creating problems for cherry growers across the Pacific Northwest.  OSU Extension's Ashley Thompson talks about what's being done to better understand how this disease travels from tree to tree.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.c...
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
WSDA Holding Open House To Address Japanese Beetle
The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house on Thursday, March 9th to address plans to eradicate the Japanese Beetle.  The open house is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grandview Library, 500 W. Main St....
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
In today's Focus On Fruit, Oregon State University shares the latest research looking to address pathogens.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
The Senate failed to act on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act last year.  We asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council his thoughts, and if he expects to see Ag labor/immigration reform anytime soon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Ask anyone in the tree fruit, berry or vegetable industries, they’ll tell you all about the high labor costs associated with their labor-intensive commodities.  A recent USDA study looked at those costs and what can be done to help producers with their bottom line.   “There...
Focus On Fruit: 01/19/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/19/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/19/23
In today's Focus On Fruit, we asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council to give an assessment of 2022, both the good and the bad.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Tree Fruit Days Start This Week
Tree Fruit Days Start This Week
Tree Fruit Days Start This Week
Washington State University will start their Tree Fruit Days this week for growers and producers across north central Washington.   “Topics include pest and disease management, invasive species, climate impacts on pollination, discussions on agricultural labor, and evaluating emerging technologies,” said WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Tianna DuPont.  She added this is a...
WSDA: Japanese Beetles Have Spread
WSDA: Japanese Beetles Have Spread
WSDA: Japanese Beetles Have Spread
Washington State Department of Agriculture officials confirmed last week that Japanese beetles have spread beyond the initial quarantine area established earlier this year.  On Thursday, December 15th, the WSDA filed an emergency rule to expand the boundaries of the internal quarantine of Japanese beetle.  The Dep...
OSU Looking To Expand Robotics In Farming
OSU Looking To Expand Robotics In Farming
OSU Looking To Expand Robotics In Farming
Farmers will need to feed an estimated 9.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, and to help in that effort, Oregon State University researchers are trying to expand the use of robots in agriculture.  Joe Davidson, Assistant Professor of Robotics, said nearly all fruit is harvested by humans because robots don’t operate efficiently in unstructured environments.   "Not o...

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