New Hort president grasps opportunities
Laura Mrachek is the new Washington State Hort Association president. As the new president of the Washington State Horticultural Association,
First Bite
by Bruce Grim Happy 104th birthday to the Washington State Horticultural Association! Anything one hundred years old or older in
Good Job
New extension economist The comparative costs of organic and conventional apple production is a topic Washington State University Extension economist
Vines in hot water
Hot water treatment of grapevines is an important—and in some cases, mandatory—tool for controlling the spread of pests and disease,
More online organic courses
Washington State University, the first U.S. university to offer an online certificate in organic agriculture, has expanded its course offerings.
New orchard owners value their employees
Francisco, left, and Humberto Ramirez graduated from Wenatchee Valley College’s Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program. (Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower) Three
Vintage views
by Terry EdwardsA new postcard book published by the Canadian Kelowna Museums offers a nostalgic window into the evolution of
A better life
Cousins and partners Heriberto Espinoza (left) and Rogelio Mora started out as orchard workers, then leased orchards, and were eventually
Keep the customer satisfied
Christian Hilaire, French stone fruit researcher, is working to define stone fruit taste indicators for retail use to help consumers.
Apple Matters
Did you have enough workers to harvest your crop? Will you next year? How could proposed food-safety regulations affect your