Monday, June 30, 2014
Kit tests available for Little Cherry Disease - AgMinute for June 30, 2014
Little Cherry Disease may be increasing or just being noticed more in north Central Washington, experts say. A new test kit can help growers know if their trees have the virus. Click here for the full story
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Chelan Fresh tests Rockit apples - AgMinute for June 27, 2014
A major Washington apple marketer, Chelan Fresh Marketing, is testing a small apple from New Zealand sold in convenient snack-portioned tubes and another variety that's an offspring of Honeycrisp. Click here for the full story
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Tree fruit groups approve merger - AgMinute for June 26, 2014
Four tree fruit associations in Washington have voted to consolidate for one voice and to end duplication of some services. They are timing it to coincide with the Sept. 1 start of the 2014 apple crop. Click here for the full story
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
WSDA hunts for wine grape pests - AgMinute for June 25, 2014
The Washington Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for several species of moths and a couple other pests that could wreak havoc with the state's wine industry. Click here for the full story
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
State cancels ag labor shortage estimates - AgMinute for June 24, 2014
The state of Washington has canceled the only monthly measurement of seasonal agricultural labor shortages right when tree fruit growers are concerned about having enough pickers for large cherry and apple crops. Click here for the full story
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Smaller PNW pear harvest forecast - AgMinute for June 2, 2014
Pacific Northwest pear growers anticipate a slightly early, lighter fall crop at stable prices and hope for increased sales to China. Click here for the full story
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