Apple issues continue in Mexico, China - AgMinute for April 6, 2015

Washington apple shippers are trying to maintain access into Mexico and are waiting on process for the final green light for all varieties into China. Click here for the full story

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Apple commission not eager to promote clubs - AgMinute for April 1, 2015

An idea of promoting club apple varieties wasn't embraced by the Washington Apple Commission at a recent meeting. Click here for the full story

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Hard cider makers lobby for their own association - AgMinute for February 27, 2015

Washington hard cider makers are lobbying to break away from winemakers and form their own marketing association. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

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NW Red, Golden Delicious apples allowed back into China - AgMinute for October 31, 2014

China has reopened its doors to Pacific Northwest Red and Golden Delicious apples just in time to help Washington sell its huge apple crop. Industry leaders hope to sell 500,000 to 1 million boxes of apple there over the next few months. Click here for the full story

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First Cosmic Crisp growers picked - AgMinute for October 14, 2014

Washington State University has chosen the first growers to grow Washington's new Cosmic Crisp apple but they won't be planted until 2017. Click here for the full story

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Large apple crop holds down processing prices - AgMinute for August 27, 2014

Big apple crops in the United States and Europe will be challenged by Russia's boycott. Washington growers hope weather stays good for maximum quality. Click here for the full story

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Record Washington apple crop forecast - AgMinute for August 14, 2014

The Washington apple industry is forecasting a record 140.2-million-box crop. A three-month harvest is just starting. Having enough pickers and enough good weather for harvest are concerns. So is disruption of markets because of Russia's ban. Click here for the full story

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Russian ban hurts Washington apples - AgMinute for August 12, 2014

Loss of Russia as an export market puts the squeeze on the Washington apple industry to find other buyers for about $12 million worth of apples. Click here for the full story

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Apple commission increases export promotions - AgMinute for August 11, 2014

The Washington Apple Commission has increased apple export promotions 15 percent to help sell this fall's crop, which is expected to be large. 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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Washington shippers tighten apple flow - AgMinute for May 14, 2014

Washington apple shippers are slowing sales to have enough fruit to last through summer and cover an anticipated late harvest in Michigan and New York. Click here for the full story

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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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New York slips to No. 3 apple producer? - AgMinute for January 3, 2014

New York may be slipping to Michigan in apple production, but the final count won't be known for several months. Click here for the full story

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U.S.-China apple trade a step closer - AgMinute for December 5, 2013

WENATCHEE, Wash. — A first public step has been taken by the U.S. government that could lead to the trade of apples between China and the U.S. within the next year, the president of a Pacific Northwest trade groups says. Click here for the full story

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Yakima firm to help with new apple variety - AgMinute for December 4, 2013

Washington State University has chosen a Yakima company to collect royalties and develop the trademark of a new apple variety. Click here for the full story

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GMO apple comment period opens - AgMinute for November 12, 2013

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on its environmental and plant risk assessment documents on GMO apples for the next 30 days. Click here for the full story

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Not enough pickers - AgMinute for September 20, 2013

Some Washington apple growers say they don't have enough pickers. Others say they have enough. Usage of foreign guest workers has increased. Click here for the full story

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Apple of my pear — AgMinute for Sept. 10, 2013

A new pear that resembles an apple is being tested in a orchard near Yakima and shared with potential growers in Washington, Oregon, California, Missouri and Canada.

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Besieged by apples — AgMinute for Aug. 29, 2013

Record apple crops in New York and Michigan and increases in Canada and Mexico present the Washington apple industry with challenges for the 2013-2014 marketing season, industry sources say.