You might not like the higher prices in the grocery store, but they meant higher values for Washington crops in 2007. The overall value of... By SHANNON DININNY The Associated Press YAKIMA, Wash. — You might not like the higher prices in the grocery store, but they meant higher values for Washington crops in 2007. The overall value of agricultural production last year increased 23 percent to a record $8.51 billion, up from a revised $6.9 billion in 2006, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Four of the top five crops — apples, milk, wheat and potatoes — experienced record gains in 2007, as did a number of other foods. Agriculture continues to be the cornerstone of Washington's economy, particularly when compared with recent downturns in other economic sectors, said Bob Gore, acting director of the state...
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