PUYALLUP, Wash. – September may seem a bit early to be talking about Christmas trees, but it’s not if you are one of the more than 10,000 Christmas tree growers in the Northwest that supply about one-third of the world’s holiday conifers each year. On Friday, Sept. 18, a group of Christmas tree experts and […]
ABERDEEN, Wash. – Despite last week’s devastating floods, Christmas tree growers in southwest Washington have plenty of Christmas trees for those interested in choosing and cutting their own, according to Don Tapio, Washington State University Grays Harbor Extension educator. “The tree farmers are concerned that the news coverage of the flooding and road closures may […]
It’s a Fact California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the top Christmas tree producing states in the country. The best selling trees are Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Fraser fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and white pine. Containing Sudden Oak Death Elected officials joined leaders of the state’s forest products, […]
It’s a Fact Washington’s agriculture and food industry employs 173,000 people, making it the state’s largest employer. Over 230 different crops are grown in Washington which, combined, contribute more than $5 billion per year to the state’s economy. On Solid Ground is a weekly, electronic newsletter for the friends and stakeholders of the Washington State […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — For 35 years, the Capitol Christmas tree has been harvested from one of the 50 states and transported to Washington D.C. This year, Washington State is providing a majestic, picture-perfect, 45-year-old tree that will stand in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. during the holidays. Washington State University scientist […]
It’s a Fact Wine grapes are grown on more than 30,000 acres in the state. Approximately 18 million gallons of wine are produced in Washington with an estimated retail value of more than $685 million. The total economic impact of the wine industry on Washington state is estimated at $3 billion. On Solid Ground is […]
PUYALLUP, Wash. — What makes an ideal Christmas tree? Most of us look for things like shape, fullness and good color, but Washington State University plant pathologist Gary Chastagner has some additional criteria. “For me, the ideal Christmas tree is one that’s relatively easy to grow in this region, has natural resistance to disease and […]