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
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
Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship open through Jan. 15
Eligible university students are invited to apply for Syngenta’s annual Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship,
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
Apply for sweet cherry trade mitigation funds by Dec. 6
Direct payments to fresh sweet cherry producers available through the USDA Market Facilitation Program.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation seeks applicants for Powers Sabbatical
Foundation awards up to $5,000 annually for wine industry professionals to learn from wine producers around the world.
U.S. EPA approves bee-delivered fungicide
Bee Vectoring Technology receives approval for first plant protection product applied by bees.
Kate Evans named interim director of WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Kate Evans Washington State University professor and horticulturalist Kate Evans has been selected as the
Clean Plant Center Northwest offers low-cost little cherry disease testing
Thanks to the support of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, the Virus Diagnostic Laboratory
Kropf and Coulter appointed to Michigan Apple Committee board
Kimberly A. Kropf and Caleb J. Coulter were appointed to the Michigan Apple Committee board
Kasey Cronquist named president of blueberry councils
Kasey Cronquist The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) and U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) have
Roger Way, 1918–2019
Roger Way. (Courtesy Cornell University) Roger Way, world-renowned apple breeder and professor emeritus of pomology
Northwest fresh pear growers anticipate a solid crop
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release the first official fresh pear crop estimate
Cosmic Crisp partners with Crunch Pak and Litehouse
Cosmic Crisp, the new apple variety developed by Washington State University as WA 38, will