Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Apple commission gains MAP money - AgMinute for March 19, 2014


The Washington Apple Commission will receive more federal export promotion money in the next fiscal year and adopts an increased budget. Click here for the full story

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Agencies sign contracts for Odessa irrigation water - AgMinute for March 13, 2014


The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Washington Department of Ecology and East Columbia Basin Irrigation District have signed contracts to bring more water from the Columbia River through the East Low Canal to irrigators. The irrigation district is considering options to make the cost to landowners more affordable. Click here for the full story

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Apples continue good sales pace - AgMinute for March 12, 2014


Imported apples aren't likely to be too much competition against domestic sales in the second half of the season, a Washington apple marketer says. Click here for the full story

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

More canned pears needed, expert says - AgMinute for March 4, 2014


More pears may be needed to save the canned pear industry as consumers continue to prefer fresh over canned pears and growers make good money on both, a canned pear promoter says. Click here for the full story

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