Funds for conservation
Orchards and vineyards are the top priorities in north central Washington for allocation of funds through the federal government's Environmental
Certification crisis
The multiplicity of food safety audits that fresh produce shippers face is reaching a crisis point, says Dr. David Gombas,
Last Bite – Royal purple reigns
For many years, Reuben Benz shipped Yakima Valley apples overseas using the Goodfruit label. The seven "Benz Boys" were well
Driving cherry demand
A scientific advisory board assembled on behalf of Pacific Coast and Northwest cherry groups has identified what's needed in a
Attracting beneficials
New Washington State University research shows that flowering cover crops can attract beneficial insects to vineyards, though more work is
Same rates as 2008
Fresh cherry and soft fruit assessments for Washington State growers will stay at the same rate for the 2009 season,
Commitment to learning
The introductory viticulture course of the Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program has been so successful that the community college leaders
McDonald's pressured on pesticides
Pressed by a group of its shareholders—a college endowment fund, an investment company, and a labor union—McDonald's Corporation agreed to
Tariff troubles
Pear industry officials are hopeful the Mexican tariff imposed on pears and nearly 90 other products in mid-March will be
Funds available
Financial and technical help are available to assist growers install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land