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February 1, 2010 BIRD CONTROL
EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE netting for bird control from Neal Carter & Associates, Ltd. Nets are available for cherries, grapes, and other crops in a range of widths, sizes, and colors. Applicators, pegs, and custom nets are also for sale, www.farmsolutions.net. 250-494-1099. 52182
WILSON IS THE LEADER in custom bird netting programs for all types of crops. Full line of bangers and bird irritant items. Call 509-453-9983. 52180
STOP BIRD DAMAGE. The American Kestral falcon is now looking for a home. Owl boxes and bat boxes also available. Call Ben at 509-910-6598. www.orchardguard.com. 52271
BLUEBERRY PLANTS
BLUEBERRY NURSERY STOCK. Our focus is customer success. Best variety selection. Plants available now. Impeccable service and grower support. Fall Creek Nursery, www.fallcreeknursery .com, 800-538-3001. 51833
CONSULTING
TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING and consulting on apple/pear cherry/ grapes specializing in plant physiology, soil nutrition, plant nutrition, pathology/diseases, automated drip/micro irrigation, orchard renovation, grafting, nursery stock production, logistical planning, technical training, and project assessment/management. Domestic and international. Proven results since 1972. VisionLogic/Greg Benner: Yakima, Washington. 509- 833-3486. E-mail: gregb@vslg.com. Web site: www.vslg.com. 52588
CROWN GALL CONTROL
GALLTROL: THE MOST effective prevention of crown gall disease for 30 years! Unlike other crown gall control products that are made overseas and months prior, GALLTROL is produced DAILY in our California laboratory. Each plate of GALLTROL contains over 120 billion freshly-grown, vigorous bacterial cells that aggressively colonize wounds to block infection.
For GALLTROL, call 530-586-1561; www.agbiochem.com or e-mail: steve glennon1@gmail.com. 52093
CROWN GALL CONTROL. Easier to handle, prepare, and apply. Increased shelf life and temperature tolerance. Reduced risk of biocontrol breakdown. Available from New BioProducts, Inc., at 541-752-2045; www.newbioproducts .com. 51732
CUSTOM PACKING
CUSTOM FRUIT PACKING, extremely clean facility, precise sizing tray packs, loose fill, big cold chill coolers, only hydrocooled, white cherry line in Okanogan, food safe certified. 250-498-7705. 52061
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
ARE YOU A HIGH-ENERGY Horticulturist looking for a new opportunity? Minnesota's largest apple producer needs an orchard operations manager to help develop and implement our cultural care and harvest programs. The ideal applicant has formal education in pomology or related field; hands-on experience with labor management; well-developed bilingual communication skills; a can-do attitude, and a sense of humor. This is a salaried, year-round position with benefits. Pepin Heights is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper, and processor located along the bluffs of the beautiful Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Check us out at pepinheights.com. Contact Chet Miller chet@pepinheights.com or Dennis Courtier dennis@pepinheights.com, 651-345-2305 or 1-800-652-3779. 52259
MONSON FRUIT of Selah, WA is looking for an experienced "apple" fieldman with a positive attitude to work in the Yakima Valley area. Competitive wages and medical benefits. Qualified applicants, please submit résumé to 252 N. Rushmore Rd, Selah, WA 98942. 52278
YAKIMA PACKING HOUSE is looking for an experienced foreman to run 170- acre apple orchard near Othello. Experience in all phases of apple production. Licensed pesticide applicator required. Bilingual is a plus. Send résumé and salary requirements to Cougar Farming; PO Box 2654; Yakima, WA 98907. 52285
A GROWING MID COLUMBIA food processor seeks maintenance refrigeration manager to oversee maintenance and refrigeration for food processing and packaging equipment plant. Strong organization and leadership skills, maintenance and refrigeration knowledge required. Electrical experience desirable. Competitive pay and benefits. Send résumé to Good Fruit Grower, Box 324; 105 S. 18th St., Suite 217; Yakima WA 98901. 52270
EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT opportunity in beautiful rural Oregon. Blue Mountain Growers, Inc., a fresh fruit packer (apple, cherry, prunes, and plums) in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, is currently searching for a general manager. The position will report to BMG's board of directors and have responsibilities/accountability for all aspects of the operation: field, plant, office, financial, budgeting, maintain local, state and federal compliance and safety. Qualifications: 4-year degree or work experience equivalent. Person selected will possess clear communication skills, oral and written, and be a team player and leader. Competitive salary and benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send inquiries and résumé to: Bill Albee, Interim General Manager, Blue Mountain Growers, Inc., 231 East Broadway; Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862. E-mail: bluemtn@bmi.net. 52249
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative (OTFC) is the largest fruit packing cooperative in Canada with 13 storage and packing facilities in the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Kootenay valleys. OTFC is looking for a director of operations to join our senior management team and be responsible for achieving business and production objectives through the coordinating and managing of personnel and facilities. Requirements: At least 8 years experience managing operations in multi-site manufacturing environment. Experience in produce or food industry preferred. Experience managing a large operational workforce; experience in unionized leadership and negotiations preferred. Undergraduate degree in business ad- ministration or a university degree in a related field. Advanced leadership skills with a proven track record of solid operational achievements. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as excellent computer and analytical skills. Understanding of budgeting and financial analysis as it relates to operations. Responsibilities: Maintain full responsibility for all aspects of operations including: receiving and storage, grading and packing, shipping, business development, safety and quality assurance. Develop, direct, and manage all aspects of the Cooperative's operations to provide quality excellence and organizational leadership. Oversee operational plans, goals, and contributing to future innovations to enhance profitability and productivity. Develop a culture of safety (both food and worker safety), professionalism, and excellence in all areas of operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensure employees are trained and motivated to comply with the Cooperative's policies and procedures.This position is based out of our head office in Kelowna BC, but must have the ability to travel to all facilities as required. We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit résumé and cover letter by February 8, 2010, to Rene Larusson, HR Coordinator; 1473 Water St.; Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J6; e-mail: rlarusson@bctree.com; fax: 250-470-4533. OTFC website: www.oktreefruit .com 52305
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
FIND EQUIPMENT for your farming operation at Wilson's. www.farmit again.com. Used equipment, buy and sell. 52187
FOR SALE, 1 8-foot Bush Hog, 1 6-foot Bush Hog rotary mowers, comes with new blades, $2500 OBO; John Deere 8- foot orchard finishing mower, $1200 OBO; Massey Ferguson 135 gas engine tractor, works great, $3000 OBO; 2 Swanson 200-gallon model 1340 orchard sprayers, $1500 OBO; 2500-lb CAT forklift, air tires, 2-stage mast, $10,000 OBO; Rinieri power harrow tiller, auto side shift, $3000 OBO; Freedom hitch rear 3-pt quick tatch, comes with implement attachment, $1500 OBO. Call Tony at 250-498-7705. 52063
EQUIPMENT REPAIR
ALUMINUM ORCHARD LADDER repair: We repair all brands of aluminum ladders. Tallman factory authorized. Call for drop off locations or pick-up. 509-884-1750 or 509-669-2822. 52185
FARM EQUIPMENT REPAIR, large stock of new and used parts and equipment. 250-495-6459. 52062
FINANCIAL
LEASE ONE offers equipment financing, $10,000 to $1 million, new, used, or buy back. Up to $70,000 on application only. Quick approvals. Flexible pay. 509-454-4701 or 509-961-4928. gwelch1009@aol.com. 52189
ORCHARD VIEW FARMS stock for sale, 541-296-4854. 52264
FRUIT TREES
STAN PETERSON FRUIT Tree Sales, represent ing the nation's premier fruit tree nurseries to serve you, the grower, with the best. The newest apple varieties, sweet and tart cherries, peaches and more. 888-333-1464, stan@fruit treesales.com. 52191
CASCADE NURSERY, Hood River, Oregon: cherry trees for sale. Mazzard rootstock: Attika, Regina, Sweetheart, Bing, Chelan, Lapins, Rainier, Selah. $5 per tree. Mary, 541-806-0456; Bernie, 541-387-4205. 51279
CONTRACT NOW for 2010, 2011, 2012 delivery of quality apple, pear, and cherry on M-9 T-337. Nic-29, Emla-9, Pajam-2, Bud-9, Emla-26, Supporter 4, Emla-7, Emla-106, OHXF-87/97, Mazzard, Giesla, Krymsk, or Weiroot. Budded, grafted, cultured, accelerated, or brokered trees. Since 1972. TreeLogic /Greg Benner, Yakima, Washington. 509-833-3486. E-mail: gregb@treelogic usa.com. Web site: www.treelogicusa .com. 52286
GRAFTING
SALVADOR ZARAGOSA professional grafting, chip budding, and budding bench grafting. We guarantee 95% take. Mobile, 509-961-2986. 52199
PROFESSIONAL GRAFTING and service. Small and large acreage. 17 years' experience. Jose Mendez, 509-584-0034 or (mobile) 509-949-1321. 52197
COATES GRAFTING COMPANY, specializing in top working cherries. Over 35 years experience. Ken Coates, 509-662-1882; 509-668-0262 (mobile).52193
GRAFTING AND BUDDING supplies. Two types graft machines, waxes, budding rubbers. Top of the line grafting knives, on-line www.wilsonirr.com, 509-453-9983. 52195
FULL SERVICE FIELD grafting including chainsawing. Over 25 years' experience with practically same crew for over 15 years. Gary McMonagle Grafting. 509-669-1686. 51602
CONTRACT NOW for winter 2009/ spring 2010 bench grafting of apple and pear tree/rootstock. More than 35 years' experience...millions grafted. Your rootstock or ours. Since 1972. TreeLogic/Greg Benner, Yakima, Washington. E-mail: gregb@treelogicusa. com. Web site: www.treelogic usa.com. 52287
MISCELLANEOUS
CASH FOR YOUR Trust Deed or Privately Held Mortgage Note. Call 509-885-4821 or visit www.cmhnoteservice .com. 51874
ORCHARD LEASES
LEASING FARMS. DEDICATED and experienced farmer interested in leasing apple, cherry, and pear farms in eastern Washington. Call 509-480-2196. 51139
ORCHARDS/VINEYARDS FOR SALE
75 ACRES/ORCHARDS in 3 parcels; 37 acres, 20 acres and 16 acres, Zillah, Washington area. 509-829-5356. 52265
STEMILT HILL RAINIERS, Bings and Sweethearts. 18 acres producing over 100 tons of quality cherries annually. Includes approved tent camp with club house. $615,000. Washington Orchards Brokers, (509) 669-4500; orchardsforsale@nwi.net. 52274
FOUR ACRES BING and Rainier cherries within city limits. 20-plus ton producer with development possibilities. $295,000. Washington Orchard Brokers, (509) 669-4500; orchardsfor sale@nwi.net. 52275
STEMILT HILL 170 ACRES land with 62 acres planted to cherries and specialty apples. Top producer with excellent returns. $2,750,000. Washington Orchard Brokers, (509) 669-4500; orchardsforsale@ nwi.net. 52276
ORCHARDS/VINEYARDS and open land available. For further information, call Clark Jennings & Associates, 509-248-5600. 52263
ORCHARD SUPPLIES
WILSON IS YOUR SOURCE for all types of fabric and plastics used in farming. Shade, wind screens, greenhouse films, and mulches. 509-453-9983. 52203
WILSON'S HIGH SPANISH STYLE greenhouse tunnels. Early and increased production and crop protection. www.growtunnel.com. 1-800-232-1174. 52201
PACKING EQUIPMENT
CHERRY 7-LANE roll sizer/used with shaker table. Includes motors, catwalk, and stairs. Like new 12" and 24" wide by 10' long skatewheel conveyors. Eighteen 5' apple packing tables with motors. Rainier packing lines available also. Call 509-421-5341. 52266
PENNWALT COMPUTER SIZER, 4-lane, 10-drop, OMS, Optical Measuring System, Three Rivers, California. 231-834-7888. 52284
ROOTSTOCKS
TRECO® ROOTSTOCKS mean quality. Buy from the industry leader. TRECO has supplied 60 percent of the nation's malus rootstock needs to the nurseries for more than 65 years. Go directly to the source and buy the rootstocks trusted and preferred by the major nurseries: TRECO; PO Box 98, Woodburn, OR 97071. Ph: 1-800-871-5141; fax: 503-634-2344; e-mail: rootstocks@ treco.nu or Web site: www. treco.nu. 51550
COPENHAVEN FARMS NURSERY. "We're at the Root of The Business." Quality Oregon-grown rootstock and seedlings for fruit, flowering, and shade trees. Specializing in virus-free apple, cherry, plum, and pear rootstock since 1982. Christopher and Marilyn Dolby 503-985-7161; Fax: 503-985-7876. E-mail: copenhavenfarms@ comcast.net, www.copenhavenfarms.com. 51824
FIRDALE NURSERY, certified apple rootstocks: EMLA 7, EMLA 26, EMLA 106, EMLA 111, M 9 (337) and BUD 9. Beaverton, Oregon. 503-628-2755. 51653
WILLAMETTE NURSERIES offers Oregon-grown, virus-certified fruit tree rootstock, including popular 9 clones and fruit tree seedlings (apple, cherry, pear & plum.) Excellent quality, reasonably priced. Outstanding service. Visit our updated Web site, including availabilities, at: www.willamettenurseries .com. Willamette Nurseries, 25571 S. Barlow Rd., Canby, OR 97013. 800-852-2018, 503-263-6405, E-mail: willamette @canby.com. 51775
CARLTON PLANTS, LLC is a quality grower of virus-certified rootstocks and seedlings for fruit, flowering, and shade trees. Apple: M9-NIC, M26, M7, M25, MM106, MM111, domestic. Cherry: Mazzard, Mahaleb. Pear: calleryana, communis. Plum: M29C, St. Julian. For questions or to place an order, please call our sales department, 800-398-8733 or fax 800-442-1452. 51853
SOIL FUMIGATION
TRIDENT AGRICULTURAL Products, Inc. Specializing in soil fumigation for orchards, vineyards, nurseries, and other crops. Hood River or The Dalles, 971-563-8848; Yakima and Columbia Basin, 509-728-2004; Wenatchee and Northwest Washington, 360-630-4285. 52207
CUSTOM ORCHARD FUMIGATION. Replanting? Call now to schedule your 2010 applications. 509-687-9572, Manson, Washington. 52205
STAKES / POSTS / POLES
QUALITY PAYS—PRINCETON Wood Preservers pressure-treated posts, poles. Quoted by truckload. #10-477 Martin St., Penticton, B.C. V2A 5L2. Plant phone: 250-492-9190, fax: 250-492-9175, toll free, 877-797-7678. E-mail: e.everitt@shaw.ca; Web: www .pwp post.com. 52211
POSTS, POLES, AND STAKES: Various sizes and lengths available. Pressure treated or untreated. Jasper Enterprises, Inc.; PO Box 102, Chattaroy, WA 99003; phone 800-238-6540; or e-mail sales@jasper-inc.com. 52273
Panhandle FOREST PRODUCTS: Quality posts, poles, and stakes. CCA pressure-treated, with delivery. Partial loads. 888-289-7678; www.panhandle.com. 52068
STEEL APPLE and grape trellis. Custom systems available. Bamboo, treated wood, top of the line quality and service. On-line catalog. Wilson Vineyard and Orchard Supply, Yakima, Washington. 509-453-9983, www.wilsonirr.com. 52209
TREE SPREADERS
TREE SPREADERS: Steel points, plus two notched styles. Great prices! Also sell spreader stock for you-make. Cedarbrook Lumber, 509-782-2447, 800-634-6334. 51908
BEST PRICING: notched and nailed. Wilson, 509-453-9983. 52214
TREE SPREADERS: Lowest possible prices 4" to 48" steel points. Notched spreaders (order only). We ship nationwide. MC and Visa accepted. Yakima Specialties, Inc.; 1819 West "J" Street; Yakima, WA 98902. 509-453-0386 or 800-466-0387. 52212
TREE TRAINING
TREE TRAINING and trellis supplies on-line at www.wilsonirr.com. 52216
WILDLIFE CONTROL
FENCING, 25 years' experience. Orchard and vineyard post pounding. AMS Fence, 1-800-676-9362. 52217
WIND MACHINES
CHINOOK WIND MACHINES, sales/ service. All makes, new/used. H.F. Hauff Company, Inc., 509-248-0318. 51567
CASCADE WIND MACHINE Service, distributor of Orchard-Rite® wind machines. PO Box 9308, Yakima, WA 98909, phone 509-457-9196; Wenatchee, WA 509-662-2753; British Columbia, 604-495-7873. 52218
WIND MACHINE SALES: sales/service, new and used wind machines. 509-877-2138. 51636
WIND MACHINE SERVICE, parts, removals and installs, base pours, factory authorized warranty depot. 24-hour emergency callouts. 250-495-6459. 52064
 
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February 1st, 2010
Vol. 61 No. 3
GRAPES
These colorful grape leaves show symptoms of grapevine leafroll virus. Photo by Lance JohnsonYakima, Washington
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