Quality is Washington’s niche
Scott Marboe (left) and Steve Reinholt with the World Trade Club’s 2006 Trader of the Year Award that Oneonta received.
WSU purchases larger orchard
When WSU established its Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee almost 60 years ago, it was in a
Apples with Logos
Yakima orchardist Randy Valicoff was at home watching Washington State University and the University of Washington battle it out in
Club cherries
The Glen Red variety, one of three varieties developed and patented by Bradford Genetics, will be grown under license agreements
Key apple customers
Mothers play a critical role as the key decision-maker in purchasing food for themselves and their families. Mothers between the
The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing is a grower cooperative that formed this summer to bring new fruit varieties to market. The
Progressive management practices pay
Incentive and cost-share payments are available to orchardists for using practices that conserve natural resources. Through its Environmental Quality Incentives
The many roles of Dr. Chavez
Dr. Carlos Chavez is a university professor and a horticultural advisor. He’s a leader of the Mexican tree fruit industry
COPING without the commission
Robert Kershaw, Ed Kershaw, Scott Marboe, Roger Pepperl Three years ago, a federal court ruling forced the commission
Rising fuel prices spark interest in biodiesel
John Plaza of Imperium Renewables said the new company hopes to produce biodiesel from winter canola grown in Washington. Rising