‘Dryland’ makes waves across region - AgMinute for January 26, 2015

The agriculture-themed documentary, "Dryland," about two Lind, Wash., farmers coming of age, screens Feb. 6 at the Spokane International Film Festival. That's one of the latest stops for the film around the Pacific Northwest. Click here for the full story

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PNW cherry growers sell record crop - AgMinute for December 9, 2014

Cherry growers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah are invited to the 72nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Wash., Jan. 16. They will discuss the record 2014 crop and ways to sell more cherries. Click here for the full story

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Pacific Northwest pear crop estimate grows - AgMinute for October 20, 2014

The Pacific Northwest pear crop is larger than expected and off to a good start in sales and prices. Some growers likely will make more money on pears than apples this year. Click here for the full story

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Pacific Northwest pear forecast increases - AgMinute for August 28, 2014

The Pacific Northwest pear crop is about 1.5 million boxes larger than forecast in May but still smaller than last year's record which should offset loss of exports to Russia. Click here for the full story

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PNW cherries hit record June shipments - AgMinute for July 2, 2014

Cherry growers in the Northwest have logged the best June in years as weather has cooperated in producing a large, good-quality crop. Click here for the full story

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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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H-2A can attract domestic workers - AgMinute for February 18, 2014

Pacific Northwest tree fruit growers are using more H-2A visa foreign guestworkers but they shouldn't forget program benefits can help attract domestic workers, a labor association director says. Click here for the full story

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Northwest logs record pear crop - AgMinute for November 19, 2013

A long, dry summer made for large pears and a record crop, which may pressure prices. China's market could be a relief valve. Click here for the full story

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