Posts Tagged ‘Agriculture’
Agriculture, Pile Burns Decrease Wenatchee Valley Air Quality
Poor air quality can affect everyone. But some groups of people are more susceptible to illness due to poor air quality than others.
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2019 Apple Crop Prediction Up From Last Year’s Harvest
The first initial numbers are in for this years apple harvest. And numbers are up over last year. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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New Apple Maggot Signs Bring Renewed Awareness To Old Problem
If you’ve traveled over Blewett or Stevens Passes, you may have seen the posted sign warning travelers that they are entering or leaving an Apple Maggot Quarantine Area. That sign and others around state recently got updated, and in some cases, relocated. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cherries Avoid Major Hit From Recent Rain, Wind
Cherry growers in the region have not seen significant weather damage during the harvest season that began in June. Warm temperatures in late May eliminated an anticipated delay for growers in the Wenatchee Valley and throughout the Pacific Northwest. BJ Thurlby is President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Commission. In an update released last…
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New Apple Tariffs By India Follows Relief From Mexico
The apple industry in Washington state expects exports to India to slow down even more after the country tacked on a 20 percent retaliatory tariff, bringing the total duty to 70 percent. India added the tariff to apples and 27 other American products Sunday after the U.S. government ended a preferential trade program with the…
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Strong NCW Cherry Harvest This Year, Growers Say, Pears & Apples To Follow
Summer means hotter, longer days. It also means harvest time for some fruits in North Central Washington, and crop estimates for others. Marcus Bellissimo has this update.
Read MoreGood News For Growers – Apple Tariffs Lifted, Funding Coming For Cherries
A trade war that started with tariffs on steel and aluminum soon moved to other commodities. Last week, Washington apple growers got a break from the politics. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Just as local apple producers are cheering the end of tariffs on exports to Mexico, cherry growers in the region got a boost from Congress.…
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Prey’s Fruit Barn Hosting 40th Birthday Party Today
It’s time to celebrate local growers. After 40 years, Prey’s Fruit Barn in Peshastin is now one of the largest fruit stands in Washington. They’re hosting a 40th anniversary party today and their Manager Chuck Reppas swung by KOHO to give us the details.
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‘Ideal Weather’ Means Blossoms Here In Time For Apple Blossom Festival
Blossoms for Apple Blossom Festival – because it wouldn’t be Apple Blossom without them. But what does that mean for this year’s tree fruit crop? Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Bill Would Expand Office of Agricultural, Seasonal Workforce Services
A bill aimed at agricultural workers was discussed in the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsors say it would create an office to oversee guest workers in the state. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: House Bill Would Protect Domestic Agricultural Workforce
Proposed legislation in the Washington House seeks to enforce safeguards for seasonal workers. It also emphasizes the need to maintain a domestic workforce, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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