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Great export expectations
If the 2016-2017 apple export season was decent — and it was — this season
With constant changes, how can growers adapt? Annual Meeting Preview
Wells Fargo ag economist to give broad perspective — ‘upstream, downstream and sideways’ — at Washington annual meeting.
Gökhan Öztürk’s fruitful journey
Turkish fruit breeder visits Washington to gain insights into fruit breeding at WSU.
Big hopes for a big cherry
Large-growing Tamara showing early promise, but it’ll be a few seasons before the verdict is in.
Longtime winemaker fulfills dream by opening his own boutique winery
Co Dinn Winery: One man’s path
Wine gaining ground in Michigan
New Michigan wine collaborative aims to shape state’s industry.
Wenatchee district pear grower, handler nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Wenatchee district grower position and a handler position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
Yakima district pear grower nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Yakima district grower position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental
Report says Apple Commission overbilled by contractor in India more than $500k
The Washington Apple Commission overpaid a contractor in India more than $500,000, according to a state investigation first reported by The Wenatchee World newspaper.
Cherry and apricot marketing boards to make nominations
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee and Washington Apricot Marketing Committee will take place during industry meetings in January. The committees establish grade, size and pack regulations for fresh cherries and apricots from designated counties in Washington state.
Organics programs need all voices
A sticky situation: Industry is urging growers to get involved with standards board.
Stemilt will use virtual reality for tours at PMA show
Those attending the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit will get a glimpse of Stemilt Growers without having to leave the conference.
Average apple harvest likely in U.S.
The 2017 apple harvest at Doornink Fruit Ranch began with Buckeye Gala on Aug.
The variabilities of Honeycrisp: Good To Know
Research Commission surveys quality, availability of Honeycrisp at retail.
The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Conference pear challenge
After going all-in with Conference pears, have Belgian growers reached a tipping point?
Customers are willing to pay a premium only on high quality, fresh sliced pears
A premium price Recently, a willingness-to-pay study has shown that consumers are willing to pay
USApple 2017 forecast: big drop in Midwest, slight drop in West, slight increase in East
Several growers in the Wapato, Washington, area are beginning to harvest their Buckeye Gala
NAFTA is the talk of USApple Outlook conference
Gala apples ripening before harvest in a Wapato, Washington, orchard on August 24, 2017.
Free event in Yakima for growers Sept. 21 on intellectual property management
Lynnell Brandt, left, president of Proprietary Variety Management, discusses licensing and grade standards of
Fourth Leaf flies independent flag
Washington’s renamed Holtzinger is one of a few packers in U.S. that doesn’t also grow its own fruit.
Willett: Taking advantage of technology
The desire to automate segments of the tree fruit industry isn’t new. At its formation,
The ag advocates
Hort Council presses on amid leadership change.
Board mulling lower assessments for Oregon brine cherries
The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission is considering a proposed administrative rule change to reduce the assessment rate on brine cherries.
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
The quest for new varieties, cold-hardy rootstock
The Drapeau style orchard system showed the highest financial return during Belgian trials of
NY Apple Association makes staffing changes
The New York Apple Association has announced that its president and CEO Cynthia Haskins will direct the association's marketing and promotional activities for the 2017 apple crop.
Bryant Christie Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary
Bill Bryant, left, and James Christie of Bryant Christie Inc. (Courtesy photo) Bryant
Scholarships offered for United Fresh Washington Conference
The application period for the 2017 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open.
Southeastern peach growers eye solutions after freeze
After warm winter, southeastern peach growers lost most of their crop to a spring freeze — now finding ways to adapt has become critical.
IFTA seeks new management and staffing proposals
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) seeks proposals from individuals or management companies to provide
Honeycrisp sports race toward red
Premier Honeycrisp ripens as much as two to three weeks before regular Honeycrisp. (Courtesy
Lots of new apples coming to market
The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) has been busy with new varieties, including these
Should Cosmic Crisp have a “utility” grade?
Questions remain about color standards for new Washington State University variety.
Apple industry readies itself for the big thing called Cosmic Crisp
Planting surge of highly hyped Cosmic Crisp is likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers.
Amazon purchase of Whole Foods a sign of big disruption in food retailing
America’s grocery stores are undergoing tremendous change. Profits face downward pressure. Consumers are buying more from
Interpera Congress addresses industry inertia
About 150 people attended the first day of Interpera 2017, this year’s World Pear Congress meeting, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Wenatchee.
U.S. congressmen ask for analysis of Polish apples
Two Republican lawmakers from apple producing states have asked for a full pest and disease risk analysis of fruit imported from Poland, a nation that has not previously met U.S. requirements.
Chelan Fresh, Columbia Valley Fruit enter agreement
Six weeks after announcing a merger with another fruit company, Chelan Fresh has entered into
Ambrosia apple patent opens up
20-year U.S. patent ends on popular club variety.
Gilbert: Farm Bill bears fruit for all
A Good Fruit Grower Good Point by Sean Gilbert, Gilbert Orchards
Northwest pear growers predict smaller crop
Northwest pear growers are estimating a fresh crop of about 17.6 million boxes for the 2017 season, down 2 percent from last year and down 10 percent from the five-year average.
Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business
High and dry innovation by California cherry family.
Sweethearts offer better returns than Bings in Washington
WSU economists find a sweeter investment in Sweethearts than Bings when comparing production costs.
Ag groups respond to Trump’s proposed budget
Here is an ongoing roundup of responses to President Donald Trump's federal budget proposal, which
Thurlby: Looking ahead to the Northwest cherry season
In Washington, we just came through the rainiest March on record, and the view from the window tells me the season has yet to give way to what most of us would call “springtime conditions.”
Processed Pear Committee looking for public member nominations
The public member position of the Processed Pear Committee will be up for nomination during the committee's annual meeting.
Scholarships available for IFTA trip to New Zealand
IFTA has reserved a limited number of spots on its 2018 New Zealand Study Tour and Annual Conference for recipients of Young Professional Scholarships.
The buzz is growing for Cosmic Crisp
Cosmic Crisp has been a huge topic among growers for years, and now the variety