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Washington wine grapes hit record crop

USDA estimated last year's crop at 188,000 tons.

Melissa Hansen

Cherry growers say yes to special assessment

In a rerun referendum, cherry and stone fruit growers have agreed to pay an additional assessment for research at WSU.

Dwight Mickey named Pennsylvania Grower of the Year

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, fruit grower Dwight Mickey was named Grower of the Year by the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania.

Richard Lehnert

New Zealand announces apple crop estimate

The volume of Braeburn apples continues to decline.

China accepts U.S. pears

China could become one of the top ten export markets for Northwest pears.

Geraldine Warner

Tree Fruit Ski Day launched

The event will benefit the Doug Zahn Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Vibrant Washington wine industry

Washington's wine industry is in a growth spurt.

Magazine has new managing editor

Casey Corr has a rich background in business journalism.

Michigan cherry industry hands out awards

The cherry industry handed out recognition awards to several people during the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show in Traverse City on January 22. The awards were given by the Cherry Marketing Institute and the National Cherry Festival.

Richard Lehnert

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.