Concentrate imports rise
A shortage of processing apples has resulted in increased imports of Chinese apple juice concentrate into the United States. Tight
Whatever happened to…The end of American agriculture
"Americans will never notice as the percentage of their food that is imported rises to 100 percent." —Steven Blank in
Hotter weather, less color
Warmer minimum temperatures in Washington State and other northern states could translate into less color development for red grape varieties
Antioxidants at every meal
Many fruits, such as cherries, blueberries, and plums, contain high levels of antioxidants, but not all are absorbed in the
Year-end wine review
Wine grape growers should meet annually with their winemakers to review the year and discuss wine grape quality, says Dr.
Chile is the most competitive
The United States ranks fifth out of 28 apple-producing countries in terms of international competitiveness, according to data compiled by
Leading Lady
Laura Mrachek oversees the operations of Cascade Analytical in Wenatchee and its Yakima branch. The labs provide agricultural and environmental
Making sense of global warming
Putting politics and blame aside, global warming is occurring and carbon dioxide concentrations in the world are increasing, says a
Apple Lines
With the 2007 crop numbers fresh in our minds, why would the Washington Apple Commission be looking ahead to the
First Bite
As I look out my office window at another December snow flurry, I find myself looking forward to a winter's