Why apples bruise
As well as working at Stemilt, Kay Mitsuhashi is studying at Washington State University for a doctorate in horticulture. She
New president for Snokist Growers
Jim Davis, the new president of Snokist Growers, Yakima, Washington, believes the future is bright for canneries, so long as
Old-vine Zinfandel
Lonnie Wright stands by his century-old Zinfandel vines. Although the vine trunks are fairly small in diameter for the vine's
How to attract workers
In the big scheme of things, apple growers are concerned about competition from China, but at harvest, the competition is
Putting a dent in bruising
Quality control checker Mariana Ixchel Cornelio samples apples from the third or fourth layer in the bin to look for
Marketing minus the middle man
After raising seven children of their own, Clazien and John Smit provided a group home for boys for 12 years.
N. Hemisphere Apple Outlook
It's clear that Washington State doesn't stand alone in determining supply, demand, and pricing in the world apple marketplace. Eastern
Family takes — inspiration from Canada
Dave and Judi Taber and their son, Dave, Jr., sell many types of locally grown fruits and vegetables at their
A world of wine within 40 miles
The Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area, encompassing vineyards and wineries in Washington and Oregon, is a region of strong contrasts
Don't depend on degree days
Counting degree days may be a useful exercise when selecting a vineyard location, but it's less profitable when you're trying