Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today. Will the new administration help find answers? Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says it’s a problem everyone recognizes.

Concerns are growing for farm workers and ag employers over the recent arrests of illegal immigrants across the country.

When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

As the second Trump Administration gets rolling in the new year, many in agriculture are watching to see just how things play out for trade, and specifically Northwest Cherries and tariffs.

As the second Trump Administration gets rolling in the new year, many in agriculture are watching to see just how things play out for trade, and specifically Northwest Cherries and tariffs.

Now that Pear Bureau Northwest’s chief, CarrieAnn Arias has a few months under her belt, plans for the new year are taking shape, including creative marketing plans.

Now that Pear Bureau Northwest’s chief, CarrieAnn Arias has a few months under her belt, plans for the new year are taking shape, including creative marketing plans.

This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.

This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.