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Pest management focus at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Growers gathered in person and online for three days of educational presentations and panel discussions
Codling Moth Summit online Feb. 24
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the Codling Moth Summit on Thursday,
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
Researchers continue blueberry pollination survey
Researchers are continuing to survey blueberry growers about pollination methods as part of a multistate
Cherry Institute hits Yakima, preceded by systems tour
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby shares reflections on the 2021 cherry season and insights
U.S. raises H-2B cap
The U.S. government has raised the cap on H-2B visas, which may free up more
Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representatives to be selected Jan. 7 and 19
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming
Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the
Apple research reviews scheduled online Jan. 26 and 27
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting everyone interested to attend the 2022 Apple
Pennsylvania hosting February IFTA conference
The International Fruit Tree Association will hold its 65th Annual Conference and Tours Feb. 12–15
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects
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
Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for
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
AEWR likely to rise again
If federal authorities follow the recent Farm Labor Survey, Adverse Effect Wage Rates will go
2022 Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship open for applications
Students studying agriculture have a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship and a donation to
Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representatives to be selected Jan. 7
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Grape Society gathers to discuss pests, production and honor industry leaders
See that price spike? At the Washington State Grape Society annual meeting, Trent Ball, the
Processed Pear Committee nominations open for Oregon positions
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place online Dec. 9
Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting Dec. 1
The Washington State Fruit Commission announced a scheduled board of directors meeting Wednesday, Dec. 1
Washington Apple Education Foundation announces 2021 volunteer honorees
The Washington Apple Education Foundation, while celebrating and giving thanks this month for the hundreds
Washington lowers fresh apple crop estimate
The summer heat took a 5.3 percent bite out of Washington’s anticipated fresh market apple
Blueberry industry votes to continue collective research and promotion program
U.S. producers and importers of blueberries overwhelmingly voted to continue a national collective research and
Processed Pear Committee nominations open for Washington positions
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place Dec. 6 at
Technology Research Review scheduled online Dec. 2
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research
Washington State Fruit Commission board positions up for nomination
Washington State Fruit Commission President B.J. Thurlby announced four commissioner positions on the 16-member board
2021 apple and cherry pesticide residue reports available
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2021 pesticide residue studies
Washington ag officials ask for public’s help after unconfirmed report of spotted lanternfly in Omak area
The good news is that the colorful, distinctive spotted lanternfly is easy to identify. The
WSU hires Frank Zhao as plant pathology endowed chair
Frank Zhao Washington State University has hired a bacterial plant pathologist to fill an empty
Jennifer Witherbee to step down from Washington Apple Education Foundation
Jennifer Witherbee The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release its executive director,
Registration open for 2022 Cherry Institute in Yakima on Jan. 7
Northwest Cherry Growers announced registration is now open for the 79th annual Cherry Institute, scheduled Jan.
WSU fall field days focus on X disease
Washington State University entomologist Tobin Northfield shows how he uses a leaf blower, running backward
Blueberry council honors Bernadine Strik
Bernadine Strik, a veteran horticulture professor and berry crop specialist at Oregon State University, has
Washington State Grape Society annual meeting and trade show to be held Nov. 18–19
The Washington State Grape Society will hold its 2021 annual meeting and trade show Nov.
Washington Winegrowers to host WineVit 2022 in-person Feb. 7–10
The Washington Winegrowers Association announced in a news release plans to hold WineVit 2022 in-person
Blueberry councils hire Leslie Wada as nutrition research director
Leslie Wada Leslie Wada, a longtime blueberry research consultant has been hired as the senior
Northwest cherry and stone fruit research review scheduled Nov. 9
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, in collaboration with the Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission, invites
WSU schedules field days for X disease phytoplasma vector management
Washington State University tree fruit extension announced two field days dedicated to vector management for
Larry Gut: 1954–2021
Larry Gut Longtime Michigan State University professor Lawrence “Larry” Gut died Sept. 6 in Wenatchee,
Dee Schoenmakers: 1956–2021
Dee Schoenmakers Denise “Dee” Schoenmakers, 65, died Aug. 28 following a brief illness. She was
Washington wine industry taking comment on sustainability program
The Washington wine industry has opened public comment on its new vineyard sustainability certification program.
Organic growers’ input sought on sanitizers, pheromones and other tools up for sunset review
Several materials that organic tree fruit producers depend on are up for sunset review by
WSU leads Cosmic Crisp field days as harvest approaches
Washington State University led a field day focused on WA 38, the apple marketed as
WSU Extension announces pear study circles to improve profitability and sustainability
Washington State University Extension announced a series of study circles for pear producers, beginning Oct.
Grant funds available for X disease and little cherry disease tree removal costs
Washington State University Extension, in partnership with county conservation districts and pest boards, announced availability
NIFA invests $30 million for organic production research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of
WA 38 preharvest field days scheduled Sept. 17 and 22
Washington State University Extension announced two WA 38 field days scheduled in September. Registration is
Northwest growers anticipate average pear crop of 16.1 million boxes
Northwest pear producers anticipate a crop of 16.1 million standard box equivalents, on par with
Congressmen request USDA support in battle against little cherry disease
U.S. House Republican Reps. Dan Newhouse of Washington and Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania wrote