Shannon Dininny is the managing editor of Good Fruit Grower, writing articles for the print magazine and website and planning and preparing editorial content. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from the University of Montana.
After working as a reporter at newspapers in Montana, Shannon joined the Associated Press in 2000, with stops in Montana, Indiana, Washington, Idaho and Utah. She was with the news wire service for nearly 14 years, including 10 years as the Yakima, Washington, correspondent, covering agriculture, nuclear waste cleanup, wildfires, environmental issues, national parks, tribes, and breaking news in eastern Washington and Oregon. She was named AP Employee of the Year for Washington State in 2009.
Shannon joined the magazine in 2015. She lives in Yakima.
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My Recent Articles
Effects of election and judge rulings highlight labor session on final day of Washington hort show
—by Ross Courtney and Shannon Dininny Natalie Smeller of Wenatchee High School, center, judges Red
A cherry tour, technology topics and pears round out Day 2 of the Washington hort show
—by Ross Courtney and Shannon Dininny Dave Allan of Allan Bros. points out places he
Longtime industry leader highlights opening morning of Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting
Gary Grove, a soon-to-be professor emeritus of plant pathology at Washington State University, told growers they face “significant but surmountable challenges” at the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting at the Yakima Convention Center...
Dininny: We can find hope in hard times together
Despite today's obstacles, there are still paths to better days ahead.
Dininny: Changing as we grow on
Your favorite fruit magazine is resizing to a slightly smaller format beginning in 2025. Think 10 row instead of 9.
Cal Bosch: 1930–2024
The Good Fruit Grower staff was sad to learn that Cal Bosch, a longtime editor
Dininny: Teaming up for success
A time to celebrate and collaborate, with more to come in the year ahead.
Dininny: Have we got a job for you?
Now you can find out at goodfruit.com/jobs.
Dininny: Expanding en español
We’ve added a writer/translator to our team to grow our Spanish-language website.
Dininny: Strength in difficult days
Finding inspiration in New Zealand’s fruit community.
Dininny: December is for gathering together
For the 26th year, Good Fruit Grower is proudly honoring an outstanding grower with its Grower of the Year award...
Annual Cherry Institute Jan. 13 in Yakima
The 80th annual Cherry Institute will be held in Yakima on Friday, Jan. 13.
Dininny: Still going and growing online
We have good news to share.
Economics of replanting
How do growers evaluate block profitability?
Growers reduce Northwest cherry crop estimate at five-state meeting
Northwest sweet cherry growers are predicting a 2022 crop of 13.6 million 20-pound box equivalents,
Dininny: Tell us about you
Take part in our quick online survey to help us plan our coverage for the upcoming season.
Learning to lead
New training program aims to fill gaps in resources available for farm supervisors.
Dininny: Another year of Good Fruit tidings
We’re looking forward to joining you at the hort shows and beyond.
Dininny: We’re growing forward this fall
New circulation coordinator joins Good Fruit Grower.
New pear people
Starting jobs during the pandemic hasn’t slowed the progress of new pear scientists.
John Carter: 1946–2021
John Carter, a longtime cherry grower in The Dalles, Oregon, and former Good Fruit Grower
Jim Koempel: 1945–2021
Longtime orchardist Jim Koempel died July 26 at his home in Dryden, Washington, following a
Two new AVAs in Washington
The federal government has formally recognized two new American Viticultural Areas in Washington, bringing the
Dininny: Celebrating 25 years for Doug Button
Good Fruit Grower sees transition in advertising team.
A growing toolbox for crop load management
Washington trials show promise for new plant growth regulator to manage return bloom and new chemical thinner in the registration pipeline.
National Organic Standards Board meetings upcoming, NHC urges growers to comment
The National Organic Standards Board has scheduled its spring meetings in April with discussion to
Bud removal can control the flower power
Artificial spur extinction removes buds early, eases angst of thinning.
Dininny: Growing forward
New circulation coordinator joins Good Fruit Grower.
Dininny: Our new reality
Coronavirus sweeping the globe means instant change — and likely lasting effects.
Sun stress has growers sun wary
With sun damage a key factor in cull fruit for the Washington industry, new WSU research aims to better understand the physiology of sun stress.