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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSince 1993 this report has been covering tree fruit and grape industry news stories important to our growers.
Recent episodes include "Online Marketing of Raspberries" (30 October 2026), "Cosmic Crisp Popularity Booms" (29 October 2026), and "Ag Overtime's Negative Impact" (28 October 2026).
Fruit Grower Report publishes roughly daily across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Fruit Grower Report is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fruit Grower Report requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fruit Grower Report's contact route on record: verified email.
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Fruit Grower Report is a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Advertising 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.
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For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.
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We 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.
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It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.
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A new study appears to support farm sector fears about Washington state’s ag overtime law and the damage it’s done.
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Alexis 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.
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Farms and ranches that employ workers under the H2-A program now have their federally mandated minimum wage under the new Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
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Advertising 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.
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With apple harvest underway, it shouldn’t be too long before we get a taste of our favorite varieties.
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It’s been a fantastic summer for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.
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Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.
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More research is needed on the relationship between agriculture and data centers.
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If you’ve been wondering why it’s September, harvest has started and you haven’t heard any kind of estimate or forecast for the 2026 Washington apple crop, that’s because, according to Michael Schadler, president of the...
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The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.
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While it is true that an August apple forecast was not put out by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association this year, you may have seen one from the US Apple Association.
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Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.
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Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says challenges for the ag industry may be getting a bit more attention in Olympia.
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There are some doubts out there among lawmakers about the likelihood of getting a new Farm Bill done this year, but there’ also still some hope out there.
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During the past ten years, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables have climbed significantly.
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Wildfires are filling our news with stories and our air with smoke this summer, while farmers across the state are worried about their harvests.
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International Fresh Produce Association
Washington Apple Commission
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