2023 WAEF scholarship applications now open
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program.
Organic materials comment period open through Sept. 29
The Northwest Horticultural Council is encouraging growers to provide comments on the organic materials under review at the annual fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced in a news release the company has acquired A to Z Wineworks, based in Newberg, Oregon, along with the Rex Hill brand.
Northwest fresh pear industry announces 2022 crop estimate and promotions
With harvest underway, Pear Bureau Northwest announced the first official estimate of the 2022–23 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon.
Washington receives $4.7 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Washington state $4.7 million to support specialty crop projects in 2022. The Washington
NCAE webinar to help employers prepare for proposed OSHA heat regulation
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced the next event in its series of educational webinars focused on issues facing
Invasive giant hornet officially named
The Entomological Society of America announced it has adopted “northern giant hornet” for the species Vespa mandarinia on its list
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases updated varroa mite management guide
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has released a new edition of “Tools for Varroa Management.”
Webinar to discuss research on consumer preferences for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release a webinar scheduled Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time to present
Apple commission hires communications specialist
The Washington Apple Commission announced the hiring of Jennie Strong as the commission’s new communications and outreach specialist. Strong earned