Apple rate increase goes to a vote
The decision to increase Washington Apple Commission assessments by up to a penny per 40-pound box is now before the
Building industry muscle
Mark Holtzinger steps into the top leadership position of a statewide tree fruit organization at a time when growers and
End of an era
Citing philosophical differences, Mark Holtzinger, on November 30, left the company that his grandfather started almost 100 years ago, and
How to be competitive
What does it take to be a competitive grower? All will be revealed at a Washington State University Extension Fruit
Wake-up call for virus users
Within a few days, an infected larva stops feeding, becomes sluggish, and discolors as its internal organs fill with virus.
Hypoallergenic apples
The Santana variety, selected by Dutch researchers in 1978, is a cross of Elstar and Priscilla. Dutch researchers believe Santana,
Pink stink
Many Washington apple producers are using the option of selling Cripps Pink apples without using the Pink Lady brand name.
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 Question
We asked a number of growers across the nation to name the biggest challenge they face in the coming year