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Washington asparagus hits stores this week

- General News
From the first spears poking up, to picking and packing, Washington State’s 2023 asparagus season is underway. Consumers can expect the harvest in stores starting this week, carrying into mid-to late-June.

USApple board brings trade, ag labor message to White House

- General News
The U.S. Apple Association’s Board of Directors met this morning with White House policy staff at the White House to discuss critical issues impacting the apple industry.

Washington apple crop forecast to be down 11% from last season

- General News
The full crop is projected to be 108.7 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples, a 11.1% decrease from 2021’s 122.3 million boxes. However, emerging varieties and organic production continue to grow in importance as a share of the overall crop, reflecting increased consumer preference.

Washington asparagus hits stores this week

- General News
Washington State’s family farmers and packers are readying for the 2022 season with their fresh, vibrant asparagus available at regional supermarkets, farmers markets and restaurants this week, into June.

Biden selects Vilsack as Ag Secretary nominee

- General News
President-elect Joe Biden has selected former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for the same role in his administration.

Fruit packers escape fire trouble in Washington

- General News
The wildfires have been dangerous and deadly in Washington, but thus far, they have not slowed down the harvesting and packing of apples and pears.