Focus Magazine
Washington wine industry cheers as shipping revives in early 2021
By Eric Degerman There’s been a retrenching of the Washington wine industry in recent vintages as a result of overproduction,...
Ag exporters left behind as consumers shop online
A side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic is hurting Washington’s ability to export its fresh cherries, apples, frozen french fries...
Consumers crave their fresh fruit
The 2021 cherry crop is shaping up to be larger than last year’s but with the usual caveat for the...
Fewer apples heading to market
Fewer apples are going to market in 2021, but this isn’t really a complaint. “This has proven to be very...
Growers look to Mexico for export recovery
In 2020, Washington potato growers faced a staggering surplus of potatoes. In 2021, they’re banking on a revival of the...
Hop output lower with changes
in beer demand, distribution
After a chaotic year, Washington’s hop industry is looking for a win. “Things are starting to get rocking and rolling...
Concord grapes take off with organic approach
The Miller family’s place in the history of Washington wine is secure, and their Airfield Estates tasting room ranks as...
Market Overview: Covid chaos clouds future of Tri-City real estate
Tri-City real estate broker Charles Laird was vacationing in his native Scotland in March when national borders began to close...
