YAKIMA, Wash. — Washington state hop, apple, and wine growers have announced they are expecting to at least meet production levels from last year's fall harvests.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that crop experts have prepared to meet hop and wine grape numbers from 2018 while surpassing apple production levels.
Growers said apple harvest numbers would be available next week and it is likely the harvest could bring in close to 137 million boxes, an 18% increase.
Washington Tree Fruit Association said the expected number does not include apples processed into juice or other products.
Experts said hop numbers could be close to the 107 million pounds harvested last year.
Experts said grape numbers are also expected to be similar to 2018 with more than 260,000 tons harvested.
