Amid catastrophic returns, rising production costs, weather disruptions, and pest pressure, the Oregon pear industry is ...

Many pear farmers in the Northwest say they’re going into deep debt, or are getting out of the business.That’s concerning ...

Oregon Columbia River Gorge pear growers had a terrible 2025 due to the insect pest psylla, smaller fruit, a large crop of Bartlett and Bosch that didn’t move well, oversupply with Del Monte Foods ...

Governor Tina Kotek is requesting federal help for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge following severe losses to the ...

Despite a solid pear crop in 2025, it was a disaster economically for every part of Oregon’s pear industry. That’s according ...

Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your climate, plant in full sun, and water deeply each ...

If you haven't been fortunate enough to grow and care for a pear tree in your backyard, you might not know that the pear is a bit of an unusual fruit. European pear varieties like Bartlett, Bosc, and ...