apples

With 135 million boxes on the way, Washington apples are not just fruit; they’re a whole story of care, challenges, and change.

Washington apple growers expect a record 190 million bushels in 2025, led by Gala and Honeycrisp, boosting a $2B farm economy despite labor and trade challenges.

Washington State University's Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) receives a boost. The center received a $600,000 pledge from the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute to support the construction of the new Plant Growth Facility...

New legislation introduced in Washington's House of Representatives would allow farmers an exemption under the Climate Commitment Act. 13th District Rep. Tom Dent says H.B. 1912 would provide much needed financial relief for farmers using fuel to harvest their crop in Washington. ...

After wild fluctuations in recent years, Washington anticipates a return to normal apple production with an estimated 124 million boxes in 2024.

Washington State takes its apples seriously, so - which is best, organic or conventionally grown apples?

So, when are the best time for say, carrots? I did some "digging," and found out!

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to California’s Prop 12, approved by voters in 2018, that bans the sale of pork from pigs kept in tightly confined spaces.

Since I was a little girl, I have ridden down Highway 97 between Brewster and East Wenatchee. I could almost do the drive with my eyes closed, but I won’t because, well I do value life. But one question I have never been able to answer, until now. How many fruit stands are there between Beebe Bridge on Highway 97 to East Wenatchee? Plenty of orchards and fruit, and plenty of fruit stands!

Last week we told you the 2022 Washington apple crop is expected to be over 11% smaller than last year’s harvest.  This year’s crop is anticipated to be the smallest for the Evergreen state since 2015.  But despite that drop, total U.S. apple production is up this ...