New round of trade help
Federal government announces new wave of trade mitigation programs.
India pulls trigger on apple tariffs
After delaying for a year, country increases retaliatory duties on apples.
More Northwest-grown Bartlett pears went to fresh market in 2018
For the first time, more Northwest-grown Bartlett pears headed into the fresh market than the processing market last year. Processors
Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting May 15
The Washington State Fruit Commission board of directors meeting is scheduled Wednesday, May 15, at the Red Lion Hanford House
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
Mike Willett crowned 75th Cherry King
Mike Willett is named the 2019 Cherry King at the Northwest Cherry Growers’ Cherry Institute at the Yakima Valley
President signs Farm Bill
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the $867 billion Farm Bill that Congress passed last week with bipartisan support. The
India delays additional apple tariff, again
India has once again postponed implementing a retaliatory tariff on imported U.S. apples, this time until Jan. 31. Earlier in
Congress passes $867 billion Farm Bill
Today Congress passed an $867 billion Farm Bill with strong bipartisan support. The House of Representatives voted 386-47 in favor
Tariff relief: USDA apple and pear purchases underway
At the 2018 Washington State Tree Fruit Association annual meeting in Yakima, Washington, Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover