apples

(Runtime 1:00) Last week, a spokesperson for Washington State University’s agriculture college said the goal was to name WSU’s new apple this week. That…

(Runtime 1:01) On Monday, Aug. 26, WSU officials decided to delay the name announcement until the end of 2024.When a contest was announced to name the new…

Many Northwest apple growers are reveling in a good crop – with good quality, moderate sizing and nice color.“Most of our people around our board of…

(Runtime 1:06) Known for its crunch and sweet taste, the Cosmic Crisp apple has been awarded “Best Snack” by Good Housekeeping for the third…

For decades boatloads of Northwest apples have shipped to India – especially the variety Red Delicious. But since Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum went into place, retaliatory tariffs have put a crunch on that valuable fruit market. Now, Washington state's full congressional delegation is asking the federal government for help.

(Runtime 1:04) Northwest apples will be fewer, smaller and more expensive this year. Blame a cold spring, a challenging growing season. Farmers say…

Washington’s apple crop is projected to be 108 million forty-pound boxes of fresh apples, according to the Washington Apple Commission report released…

Record heat across the Northwest is taking a toll on agriculture – both the crops and the workers who harvest them.

Seven apple varieties previously believed to be lost or extinct have been found in eastern Washington, including several on land near the communities of Pullman, Colfax and Moscow.

A boom in American consumers’ online shopping during the pandemic has prompted a boost in imports from Asia. But that left U.S. agriculture products without a ride back. Many ships aren’t waiting to be loaded with agricultural goods at West Coast ports before heading back across the ocean with empty containers. Plus, the Trump administration’s trade war hit apples hard.