Harvest season is underway with yields 60% above last year

MILWAUKIE, Ore. , Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pear orchards in the Pacific Northwest are a hum of activity, as the 2025 harvest is officially underway. A relatively mild winter and favorable overall growing conditions have contributed to what USA Pears anticipates will be a bountiful crop, with yields exceeding last year's harvest by an estimated 60%. While a robust supply is celebrated, the recent closure of the industry's largest canner created anxiety related to market stability. Fortunately, a rapid response and relief effort from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for up to $20 million for Northwest Bartlett pear growers, in the form of a Section 32 purchase, is setting the stage for 2025 to be great year for

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