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
CAWG Foundation awards student scholarships
The California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation has awarded $31,000 in college scholarships to seven students with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California wine grape grower.
NCAE to host webinar on farmworker tax issues
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will host a webinar focusing on farmworker tax issues.
Pear Bureau Northwest Promotes Bob Catinella to director of merchandising
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release the promotion of Bob Catinella to director
WSTFA annual golf tournament Aug. 30 in East Wenatchee
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will host the organization’s 29th annual scholarship golf tournament
Strong demand and limited supply continue for California prunes
The California Prune Board’s executive committee is estimating 75,000 short tons (68,000 metric tons) in
WAEF apple art contest winner announced
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced Chelan High School junior Macie Cowan was named the
Washington Apple Education Foundation awards 2022 scholarships
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the organization has awarded 318
Eric Mussen: 1944–2022
Honey bee authority Eric Carnes Mussen, an internationally known California Cooperative Extension apiculturist and member
UC Davis to build new greenhouse to protect U.S. grapevine collection
The University of California, Davis, announced plans to build a new greenhouse to safeguard an
Cody Copp joins Oregon State University Extension Service
Cody Copp Oregon State University announced in a news release the hiring of Cody Copp
Blueberry councils hire Joe Vargas as director of business intelligence
Joe Vargas has been hired as the director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush
USDA announces disaster relief funds available for 2020 and 2021 losses
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of approximately $6 billion
Washington Wine allocates nearly $1 million for wine research
The Washington State Wine Commission announced in a press release it has awarded almost $1
Blueberry industry leadership program launched
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced in a news release the launch of a new
Oregon and Washington spray program workshop April 5; registration deadline March 28
Oregon and Washington grape growers can still register for the “Building Better Spray Programs for
Blueberry council seeks nominees for eight state member positions
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced in a news release the council is seeking nominations
Precision Viticulture Demo Day April 13 in Salinas, California
In partnership with the National Grape Research Alliance, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
USApple publishes pollinator best-practices guide for apple growers
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the publication of a new guide,
NOSB spring meeting comment period now open
The Northwest Horticultural Council announced in a news release the National Organic Standards Board will
USApple launches online game to show the importance of ag labor
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the launch of Apple Quest, an
Year of the Apple Art Contest for Washington high school students
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release a May 1 deadline for
Spotted wing drosophila advisory group forming
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the formation of a spotted wing
“Feeling the Heat” webinar for Pacific Northwest tree fruit Feb. 28
The Okanagan Horticultural Advisor’s Group and BC Fruit Growers’ Association announced in a news release
Russel Gleason: 1929–2022
Russel Scott Gleason, longtime Yakima Valley orchardist, died Feb. 6. Russel Gleason According to an
WSDA workshop March 8: IPM Practices for Tree Fruit in Washington State
The Washington State Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division and Yakima County Horticultural Pest and