Author: Kyle Odegard | Capital Press

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Northwest sweet cherries have big potential this season

The 2025 sweet cherry crop has great potential for harvest volume, fruit size and sugar development, according to ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Almond yield, crop forecast grow again in 2025

California almond growers experienced higher yields and prices in 2024, resulting in a harvest value of $5.66 billion, ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Boosting Oregon strawberries with tunnel systems

Oregon strawberry growers can extend their season with tunnel systems, which provide an opportunity to diversify and meet ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Apple industry stares down continued strong production and oversupply

After the best harvest ever in 2023-24, the U.S. apple industry experienced strong production in 2024-25. Although it’s ... Read more

Water

Klamath irrigators applaud new guidance on Endangered Species Act

The U.S. Department of the Interior updated its legal guidance regarding the Endangered Species Act in the Klamath ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

California walnut prices surged in 2024, industry now poised for more production

California’s walnut industry hopes to bounce back with better production this season after low yields and nut quality ... Read more

Oregon

LBCC plans groundbreaking for new ag complex in Albany, Ore.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. May 22 for the Linn-Benton Community College Agricultural Center, which ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Honey bee group requests USDA share info on colony losses

The Honey Bee Health Coalition has requested the USDA Agricultural Research Service authorize its scientists to share analysis ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

U.S. tree nuts, noncitrus fruits see sweet value gains in 2024

U.S. noncitrus fruit crops — led by grapes, strawberries and apples, all primarily grown on the West Coast ... Read more

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Can Willamette Valley sparkling wine become Champagne’s rival?

McMINNVILLE, ORE. — Willamette Valley sparkling wine caught the perfect wave. Just as bubbly experienced an upswell in ... Read more

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