People were talking about it in April, but with a huge apple crop almost ready for harvest, a farm labor shortage is turning into more than a mere concern for…
Jam-packed trees awaiting held-up workers
Tag: agriculture
Fairs enthrall crowds, enliven economy
More than most other states, Washington boldly affirms a long-standing love affair with fairs. And yes, fans, Fair Season 2014 is fully underway. Community, regional and statewide hoopla small, medium…
Soybeans challenge corn in nat’l plantings standings
Soybeans are making a run at corn — on the national level, anyway — for the total number of acres planted. American farmers in the 2014 planting season rang up…
Rumor has it Washington’s apple crop will break 2012 record
We set a record with 128.8 million boxes in 2012 and early estimates are pointing at a fresh apple harvest of 145 million 40-pound boxes this fall. But the total…
Could it be a banner year for Washington’s sweetest crop?
If recent media reports are any indication, Washington’s cherry growers might be in for one heck of a year. Today, the U.S. cherry industry produces more than 650 million pounds…