The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not just a humanitarian and political crisis, it’s also an agricultural one. Ukraine is one of the world’s top grain exporters, and its neighbors include some apple production leaders, including Poland and Turkey. “This is going to have a major impact across Europe and Africa,” said Todd Fryhover, the president of the Washington Apple Commission, speaking to his board at a meeting on March 3. This slide from a Washington Apple Commission board presentation March 3 illustrates the apple market concerns in Eastern Europe. (Courtesy Washington Apple Commission) When it comes to the global […]
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