Whatever happened to… Apples to Japan
Washington apple industry representatives in Japan in 1995 with a daruma doll. Daruma dolls are traditionally used as good luck
Alternative yet to be approved
Industry adoption of a controlled atmosphere and temperature treatment to replace postharvest methyl bromide fumigation faces commercialization hurdles as well
Understanding sustainability
Warren Morgan, looking for a way to grow his own fertilizer in the orchard, is experimenting with a side-discharge mower
Good Question
We asked a number of growers across the nation to name the biggest challenge they face in the coming year
A star is born
The idea of making a movie about the life of Grady Auvil was hatched three years ago after Jamie Howell
Replacing methyl bromide
A new soil fumigant was recently registered—the first new registration since methyl bromide was classified as an ozone-depleting substance and
Good Point
It has never been more important that our U.S. apple industry have strong representation in both Washington State and Washington,
In My View
This fall, Washington State's apple and pear crops came in short. Spot labor shortages were reported throughout the season and
Pink stink
Many Washington apple producers are using the option of selling Cripps Pink apples without using the Pink Lady brand name.