From Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers with an addition by Tom Peterson
Hood River Valley Pears Hood River, Ore., July 2, 2026 — Columbia Gorge fruit growers are receiving final settlement statements for the 2025 pear crop, confirming what many feared after a season of unprecedented pest pressure, challenging weather conditions and weak markets. Some pear varieties are expected to return $0 per bin — far below the cost of production — leaving many g…
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