Max Armstrong explores how Washington growers are watching pricing trends in the tree fruit industry. Max explores how changing external issues are impacting what producers do, which could reduce the number of orchards. Some moves may have producers seeking ways to automate the industry.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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