Tree Fruit

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.

The tree fruit industry will gather in North Central Washington this week to focus on the past year and to look ahead to 2026.

Pear, apple and cherry production was valued at $200 million in Oregon in 2022, a pivotal part of the state’s rural economy.

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.

Finding enough labor is a key concern for U.S. agriculture, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector.

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.

On Friday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Program proposals.

Research leaders from Washington State University and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission were in Pullman last week to reaffirm their “groundbreaking partnership”.

Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension specialist Tianna Dupont recaps the recent 4th International Symposium of Fire Blight.