Kate Prengaman is an associate editor for Good Fruit Grower, writing articles for the print magazine and website. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental science at the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree in science journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Kate joined the magazine in 2016. Prior to the Good Fruit Grower, she covered the natural resources beat for the Yakima Herald-Republic and reported environmental stories for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. She lives in Yakima with her husband and two daughters.
Contact her at 509-853-3518 or at kate@goodfruit.com and follow her on twitter @kprengaman
My Recent Articles
Growers raise the alarm on postharvest pest control for little cherry disease vectors
As the cherry harvest wraps up, growers in Central Washington should launch their leafhopper control
State agencies offer readiness reviews for FSMA inspections
Readiness review offers growers an educational opportunity to make sure they feel prepared for FSMA inspections.
Giving tradition a nudge in the vineyard
New generation of disease-resistant grapes are showing signs of increased acceptance in Europe.
Growing fluent in flavor
Douglas Fruit leads Washington in search of an organic niche in the summer fruit space.
Duckwall Fruit celebrates 100 years
Hood River stalwart honors its history and looks to the future.
Bee-based biocontrol – Video
New technology that uses bees to deliver biocontrol exactly where it’s needed could help organic blueberry growers fight mummy berry.
Prengaman: Yearn to learn
Industry innovation drives this magazine, and in my new role, I’m eager to guide our coverage of the research, policies and practices shaping the fruit business today.
An inside look at WA 38
New expanded starch scale will help get the first Cosmic Crisp harvest ripe from the start.
Hot new varieties for hot climates
Pome fruit breeding partnership between Spain and New Zealand produces new cultivars that will help the industry adapt to climate change.
Organic community honors David Granatstein
Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.
Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
Got gibberellins?
For fruit size and firmness benefits, GA3 is a good choice for cherry growers.
U.S. ITC finds merit in tart cherry producers’ claim of harm by Turkish imports
American producers of dried tart cherries make a reasonable case that they are being injured
Michigan apple shippers combine forces
Two Michigan apple shippers are joining forces on sales and marketing, BelleHarvest and Michigan Fresh
Cherry harvest underway and crop estimate revised down 4 percent from May
The Northwest cherry season is underway, with the first week of harvest completed for the
New niche varieties spreading juicy rumors
Can new apricot varieties spark renewed interest from consumers and growers?
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission renews MSU infrastructure funding
Michigan tree fruit growers vote again to put their own money toward the infrastructure at Michigan State University’s research orchards.
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education increasingly dries up, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
More Northwest-grown Bartlett pears went to fresh market in 2018
For the first time, more Northwest-grown Bartlett pears headed into the fresh market than the
Crossing paths to sweet success
WSU cherry breeder has plans for improving program.
Sugar stall caused by grapevine red blotch virus
Researchers discover that grapevine red blotch virus reduces fruit quality by interrupting how the fruit accumulate sugar and make anthocyanins.
USDA announces $16 billion in trade aid to farmers for 2019
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a second round of financial assistance to farmers hurt
European cherry fruit fly quarantine in New York expands
Federal regulators have expanded the quarantine zone for the European cherry fruit fly in New
Don’t fight the physiology
Cherry Fruit School session focuses on how cherry systems can more efficiently harness the trees’ natural growing habits for peak performance.
Canadian nursery launches tissue culture lab
This week, Upper Canada Growers announced the opening of a new tissue culture laboratory in
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Healthy strategies for smokey skies
Keep your workers safe when pollution threatens.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Lessons learned from leafy greens
Last year’s E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce illustrate the challenges for food safety programs.
Recruiting researchers requires patience
Even with an endowment, finding the right experts is a long process.