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Organic apples are “catching fire with consumers.” Though the total 2024 Washington apple crop is forecast to be about 10% lighter than the record volume produced in 2023, the organic apple harvest is expected to be very similar to the previous year. The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) recently released its 2024 estimate, pegging… Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum

Daniel Munch USDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast projects this to be yet another challenging year for American farmers, who are expected to lose nearly a quarter of their income in two years. Net farm income, a key measure of profitability, is forecast at $140 billion for 2024, marking a $6.5 billion decline (4.4%) from… Agriculture in the Red: Net Farm Income Drops Again in 2024 Forecast