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California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down
John Aguirre The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced in a news release the
Washington wine industry to gather at WineVit Feb. 7–10
The Washington wine industry will gather to honor leaders, discuss challenges and opportunities, taste disease-resistant
An Eastern club apple with a twist
Partnership expands club apple for the Eastern U.S. to the West.
Researchers continue blueberry pollination survey
Researchers are continuing to survey blueberry growers about pollination methods as part of a multistate
New York apples expanding sales
SnapDragon, RubyFrost marketing spreads beyond New York.
Concord course-correction
High demand and low supply drive nearly $100 price jump.
Cherry Institute hits Yakima, preceded by systems tour
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby shares reflections on the 2021 cherry season and insights
Keeping farming alive in a hot real estate market
In Northwest Michigan, land conservancy efforts work to protect agricultural land use.
Apple exports face another ‘tough year’
Lingering trade conflict, port problems, variety shifts slow international shipments.
From facial to fungal recognition
AI-enabled cameras give a boost to breeding mildew-resistant grapes.
Good to Know: Breeding insights
The USDA’s efforts bring bioinformatics approach to advance specialty crop breeding.
Come on, get Happi
A precocious summer pear with a wide window of eating quality looks to find a spot in the supermarket.
Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming
Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the
Pear evaluators learn ‘aggressive sniffing’ to determine consumer preferences
Washington State University and Oregon State University food scientists begin pear evaluations.
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Growing pains for pear growers
Study shows financial hurdles to breaking into Oregon’s pear industry.
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
USApple announces new young leader program
The U.S. Apple Association has launched a new emerging leader program, called NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Regional rise for Midwest apples
Family has big plans for apple industry in the Upper Mississippi River region.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 18–20 and Feb. 9
Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension announced the schedule for North Central Washington
Grower concerns, research, stats punctuate Cosmic Crisp session
The very last presentation of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting packed the
Blueberry, cherry pests the talk of Great Lakes EXPO, Day 2
Attendees are back for Day 2 of the 2021 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm
Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for
Abundant founder details successes and failure at Hort Show
Curt Salisbury speaks about what Abundant Robotics learned in their effort to create an autonomous
Smart Orchard 2.0
Progress underway in second season of sensor-packed apple blocks to understand how the emerging tech can benefit orchards.
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
Washington specialty crop farms eligible for new program with free consulting, deadline Dec. 15
Through Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new
Learning from the ground up: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
A relentless search for innovative ideas and industry contributions make Mike Robinson the 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.