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Fruit Grower Report
By AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WESTNews
Fruit Grower Report episodes
- Agridynamics Robotics Apple PickerThe latest robotic apple picker could soon be available and, based on in-orchard testing, appears to be effective beyond just picking.2 min
- NWFM at FIRA USAI caught up with Keith Veselka, CEO and and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, at the recent FIRA USA AgTech conference where we agreed, things are changing fast.0 min
- FIRA USA Moves to Florida for 2027If you were lucky enough to attend the recent FIRA USA Robotics and AgTechnology Conference in Yakima, you should know that it will be moving to Florida next year.0 min
- Online Marketing of RaspberriesAdvertising in newspapers, and on radio and TV is fine, but in this day and age there are other options that provide good opportunities to sell your products, like Washington Frozen Raspberries.0 min
- Cosmic Crisp Popularity BoomsFor now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.0 min
- Ag Overtime's Negative ImpactWe told you recently about a new study from WSU showing that the ag overtime law in our state is not a benefit to anyone in agriculture. So now, lawmakers need to fix the problem.2 min
- Earned Income Goes Up in WashingtonThe latest USDA numbers show Washington’s farmers jumped from last in earned income in 2024 to 30th in 2025.2 min
- Need for More GuestworkersIt’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.2 min
- Ag Overtime Study by WSU & CLLA new study appears to support farm sector fears about Washington state’s ag overtime law and the damage it’s done.2 min
- Specialty Crop ImprovementsAlexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.2 min
About Fruit Grower Report
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Since 1993 this report has been covering tree fruit and grape industry news stories important to our growers. This has been accomplished through open channels of communications with the Washington…
State Tree Fruit Association, Washington Grape Growers Association, our land grant college scientists and USDA researchers Bob Larson host of the program has 20 years of news reporting experience and worked as News Editor for both KOMO and KIRO (the top radio stations in Seattle marketplace). Bob presents this industry’s information from an insider position talking one on one with the industries key newsmakers.