Oregon’s Christmas tree farmers are anticipating another merry holiday this year, with prices on a decade-long upswing for one of the state’s major crops. Farmers received an average of more than $37 per tree last year, according to the most recent survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That figure includes wholesale prices and prices farmers charge at U-cut farms. Shoppers buying at tree lots or big box stores pay considerably more — an average of $75 per tree, according to the American Christmas Tree Association. Wholesale prices have more than doubled since 2015 and they’re still climbing — though maybe not as fast as they have been in recent years. Read more at the link in our bio. 🌲 📸: seanspix #christmastrees #oregoninsight #christmastreeprices #statistics #holidayshopping #oregon #theoregonian