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Mid-Atlantic hort convention January 29-31 in Pennsylvania

The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention is coming up at the end of this month, scheduled for January 29-31 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Bryce Molesworth crowned Cherry King

The Mosier, Oregon, cherry grower receives the Northwest cherry industry's greatest accolade.

Geraldine Warner

Red-fleshed apples—the Next Big Thing

The Minnesota-based Next Big Thing Cooperative has joined with 12 other fruit marketers from 11 countries and five continents in a global consortium to introduce red-fleshed apples to market.

Cherry referendum deadline approaches

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has already received more cherry ballots than in the last referendum.

Geraldine Warner

U.S. Postal Service to release apple stamps

Industry begins digesting food safety proposals

FDA proposes sweeping changes in way produce is grown, harvested, and shipped to market.

Melissa Hansen

North central Washington meetings coming up

IFTA conference registration begins

The IFTA's 56th annual conference is scheduled for February 23 to March 1 in Boston.

Tree Fruit Day

Tree Fruit Day gives Washington growers an opportunity to talk directly to their legislators.

Will it be a Happy New Year for growers?

What occurs in the U.S. Congress by December 31 will determine whether the New Year will be brighter for growers.

Gary Swan