Auvil: WA 38 management tips
Tom Auvil on some things to consider as the Cosmic Crisp brand approaches its first commercial harvest.
DuPont: Moving toward bio-based IPM in pears
Pear psylla in 2016 to 2017 was “the worst in a decade,” Bob Gix, horticulturist for Blue Star Growers, said.
Scharlau: Staying ahead of the issues
A look at some of the rules and regulations that will impact vintners and growers this year.
Good to Know: Wash and learn
It’s a fact of life: If you’re storing, holding or packing produce, you have a program for cleaning and sanitizing
Dininny: A+ effort on next apple defect guide
For years, Washington growers and packers have turned to a handy, 36-page guide to determine the exact cause of the
Kurrle: 2019 brings challenges and opportunities
From agricultural labor to farm bill programs, regulations and trade agreements, the policies and decisions made in Washington, D.C., impact
Behind the scenes: 2019 Good Fruit Grower cover launch
Shane Davies takes off from the summit of Te Mata Peak overlooking Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, in February 2018.
The park,
Fryhover: To boldly go
Washington Apple Commission President Todd Fryhover says the path to marketing success starts with the apple.
DeVaney: Reflections on 2018 …
WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reflects on 2018 and looks ahead to the next year
Gilbert: What you can – and can’t – control
Deciding on a theme and topics for the WSTFA Annual Meeting.