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…
Could it be a banner year for Washington’s sweetest crop?
Tag: agriculture
Washington may be facing a farm labor shortage, again
Back in November we reported that our state’s ag industry is booming. For instance, our apple production was valued at $1.54 billion in 2010 and in 2012 it ballooned to…
Blue state? Maybe — but we’re making lots of red wine!
2013 was a year of firsts for the Washington state wine industry: It was the first year that wine-grape production from the state’s vineyards exceeded 200,000 tons. The total of…
Washington is selling lots of stuff everywhere!
Two years ago today we reported that Washington set a record in 2011 by exporting $64.4 billion worth of goods; a 21 percent increase over 2010. The Department of Commerce…
Become a well-informed Washivore in 2014
Washivores are those who eat Washington food, so if you live in the Evergreen state, chances are you’re already one. Why? Because Washington grows over 300 different kinds of fruits,…