Washington’s agricultural production in 2014 was valued at $10.119 billion, up from $10.061 billion in 2013. (The 2013 number was revised down from the figure that was released earlier this year.)

Apples are still the highest-valued commodity in the state, at $1.896 billion. But their value declined by 11.2 percent over 2013, and by 23.6 percent over 2012. In 2014, cattle jumped to 3rd place from 5th, and wheat dropped from 5th to 3rd.

Meanwhile, negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement have been completed. The Good Fruit Grower notes that it “will cause a significant number of tariffs on fruit exported to many Asian nations by the United States to go away immediately or within several years.” A USDA fact sheet about the agreement’s agricultural provisions is here. Tariffs will be reduced on apples, cherries, pears, potatoes, beef, dairy, wheat, and other products that are grown and raised in Washington. Good news for Washington’s farmers and ranchers — if the agreement goes in to force.