About Jonelle Mejica

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. Connect with the author: Phone: (509) 853-3512 -- Email

Fire blight watch for Washington growers

Fire blight watch for Washington growers

Jonelle Mejica2024-04-04T10:31:40-07:00April 4th, 2024|Apples, Diseases, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Updates|

Washington State University Extension released the following reminder for growers in areas prone to fire blight outbreaks...

NOSB spring meetings and comment period announced

NOSB spring meetings and comment period announced

Jonelle Mejica2024-03-12T07:59:39-07:00March 7th, 2024|Jonelle Mejica, Legal & Regulatory, Organics, Updates|

The National Organic Standards Board will hold its annual spring meeting April 29–May 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a virtual option available for those unable to travel...

Survey to help develop sustainability metrics for Pacific Northwest apple industry

Survey to help develop sustainability metrics for Pacific Northwest apple industry

Jonelle Mejica2024-03-20T10:20:39-07:00February 1st, 2024|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, March 15th 2024 Issue, Quick Bite, Research, Updates|

Apple growers in the Pacific Northwest are needed to participate in a survey that will support the development of a life cycle assessment and help develop region-specific solutions to address climate change challenges...

USApple announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

USApple announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

Jonelle Mejica2024-03-04T08:26:00-08:00February 1st, 2024|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, March 1st 2024 Issue, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship...

2023 pesticide residue reports available for apple and cherry

2023 pesticide residue reports available for apple and cherry

Jonelle Mejica2023-11-21T15:03:04-08:00November 21st, 2023|Apples, Cherries, Jonelle Mejica, Legal & Regulatory, Pesticides, Research, Updates|

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the recent completion of the 2023 pesticide residue study for apple...

WSU to hold pear study circles Nov. 15 and Dec. 13

WSU to hold pear study circles Nov. 15 and Dec. 13

Jonelle Mejica2023-10-26T13:12:13-07:00October 26th, 2023|Insects and mites, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Pest Management, Research, Updates|

Washington State University Extension announced two pear study circles to provide opportunities for growers, consultants, researchers and industry professionals to learn from one another and improve pear profitability and sustainability...

Five-minute survey to help steer the future of Washington tree fruit industry

Five-minute survey to help steer the future of Washington tree fruit industry

Jonelle Mejica2023-08-17T11:53:37-07:00August 17th, 2023|Apples, Cherries, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Stone fruits, Technology and equipment, Updates|

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is developing a new tree fruit technology roadmap and needs grower input to help determine the industry’s top technology-related priorities...

Moyer named board president of American Society for Enology and Viticulture

Moyer named board president of American Society for Enology and Viticulture

Jonelle Mejica2023-08-28T09:20:10-07:00July 20th, 2023|Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, People, Quick Bite, September 2023 Issue, Updates|

Michelle Moyer, Washington State University professor and viticulture extension specialist, has been confirmed as the president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture for 2023–24...