USApple disappointed growers “in the crosshairs” in China-U.S. trade dispute
The U.S. Apple Association expressed extreme disappointment that tree fruit may be a casualty in a suddenly escalating trade tiff
Learn how research benefits wine industry at two events
Washington State University and the Washington Wine Commission are co-sponsoring events to provide information on how research is benefiting the
USDA awards $63.5m to support clean plant stock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $63.5 million for efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests
Washington wine foundation adds new members
Four people have joined the Washington Wine Industry Foundation as board directors. They are Corina Davis, Joe Hattrup, Jordon McEntire,
Growers flock to Washington, lobbying legislators
Apple growers appeared in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, visiting more than 100 legislative offices to lobby on issues such as
WSU talks tough, Phytelligence talks softer in suits over Cosmic Crisp
This post from March 13 has been updated with new statements from Washington State University and from Phytelligence.
Washington State University
Gallo and others doing pilot program for unmanned vehicle
A maker of unmanned vehicle systems said it is doing a pilot programs with large-scale commercial growers in California.
According to
Domex Superfresh appoints director of business development
Paul Newstead has joined Domex Superfresh Growers as Director of Business Development.
According to the company’s news release:
In this role, Newstead
Washington research commission hires special projects coordinator
Rob Curtiss has been hired by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission as special projects coordinator.
Curtiss received a master’s degree
Pear bureau announces election
Pear Bureau Northwest has issued the following announcement: Pear growers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee