Jonelle Mejica joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2018 as a writer and copy editor for online and print stories. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has more than 10 years of experience writing for the agriculture industry.
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My Recent Articles
WSU-OSU virtual cherry field day July 6
Washington State University and Oregon State University will present a virtual cherry field day on
Viticulture and enology degree offered at WSU
Washington State University students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology, according
Soil now regulated under apple maggot quarantine in Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture finalized a rule change that adds soil and growing
Auction of Washington Wines introduces virtual tasting series
Auction of Washington Wines announced in a news release a series of seven virtual taste-along
Chad Kruger to oversee WSU’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Chad Kruger Chad Kruger has been named the next director of Washington State University’s Tree
Free hand sanitizer distribution in Yakima area and Wenatchee June 4
The Washington Farm Bureau has arranged two distribution sites for free hand sanitizer in Wenatchee
United Fresh and Cornell University offer crisis leadership course
United Fresh announced in a news release a new United Fresh and Cornell University Executive
Washington Apple Education Foundation awards over $1 million in scholarships
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced its 2020 scholarship recipients in a May 15 news
Wine Foundation elects new board members
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the election of Erik McLaughlin,
Auction of Washington Wines moving to virtual events in 2020
Auction of Washington Wines announced it is moving all 2020 events to a virtual-only format.
Washington Winegrowers Association elects board and officers
Becca de Kleine and Carrie Arredondo were elected to the board of directors of the
Five-State Cherry Commission meeting moves to conference call
For the health and safety of everyone involved, the Five-State Cherry Commission meeting will be
CMI Orchards and Yakima Fruit form partnership
CMI Orchards LLC announced in a news release a new strategic partnership with Yakima Fruit
Little cherry disease expected to take a bite out of 2020 crop volume
Looking ahead at the 2020 season, the Northwest Cherry Growers announced this week that they
USDA provides $1.9 million to Washington for agricultural pest and disease protection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $1.9 million to Washington state as part of
Trellising and training tips for pears
Oregon pear growers host preharvest field day and share tips for building and managing trellis systems.
Apple, pear and technology research reviews coming up
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites attendance at annual research reviews.
Big plans for more mayhaws
Florida grower aims to bring traditional Southern treasure to the wider world.
ITC determines Turkish imports not harming U.S. tart cherry industry
Michigan senators issue strong criticism of decision.
WSU Tree Fruit Endowment fully funded
Assessments will end for apple and pear growers on Jan. 21.
The art and science of farming
Smith Orchards preserves a family farming history with modernization in mind.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation opens 2020 scholarships
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release four scholarship opportunities for undergraduate
Felco pruning contest scheduled Jan. 31 in New York
Second annual event hosted by Cornell University.
Renewed research in the Rogue Valley
Oregon State University Extension plants new vineyards for studies as region’s wine grape acreage continues to grow.
IFTA offers scholarships for young professionals to attend 2020 annual conference
The International Fruit Tree Association is offering scholarship opportunities for young professionals who want to